Michigan Lifeline Program
The Michigan lifeline program allows eligible low-income consumers to receive free monthly wireless service. The program offers free monthly minutes to qualifying consumers in the state of Michigan and the surrounding areas. It is government sponsored and regulated by the Wireline Competition Bureau.
Lifeline is a government-subsidized wireless service
The Michigan lifeline program is a government-sponsored wireless service that offers a discount to low-income customers who are eligible to sign up. To qualify, customers must be on government assistance, have income below 150% of the federal poverty level, or meet another qualifying criteria. Applicants may apply for a Lifeline service online or at a participating carrier. The program is limited to one phone per household, and it can’t be combined with other government-subsidized wireless services.
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