Lower your telephone service and installation costs. Qwest® offers Telephone Assistance Plans for qualifying low-income customers:
Lifeline Service
Get a reduced rate on your monthly home phone bill. It's easy when you follow these simple steps:
- Go to www.lifelinesupport.org to learn who is eligible and how to apply in your state.
- Follow the application instructions provided there, under How do I apply?
- If your state requires a paper application, you can download a copy by selecting your state below.
Applications
Complete the appropriate state application to apply for Lifeline support.
Plan Details
- The amount of the Lifeline credit varies by state.
- Telephone service must be for your primary residence.
- The name on the phone bill must match the name of the person who is eligible for the plan.
- Free Long Distance Restriction is available, at the customer's request.
Tribal Lifeline Service
Pay as little as $1 a month, plus taxes and surcharges, for your home phone line. If you live on a reservation or pueblo, you may qualify. Go to Tribal Lifeline to learn who is eligible and to print an application form.
Plan Details
- Telephone service must be for your primary residence on a reservation or pueblo.
- The name on the phone bill must match the name of the person who is eligible for the plan.
- Free Long Distance Restriction is available, at the customer's request.
Link Up Assistance
Save 50 percent on installation charges for your main phone line—and get a deferred payment schedule for any additional installation charges.
You automatically qualify for these savings if:
- You are eligible for Lifeline or Tribal Lifeline support.
AND
- Your application for telephone assistance is received within 60 days of your phone service installation (one Link Up credit per address).
Plan Details
- Benefits are available for one phone line per household.
- Telephone service must be for your primary residence.
- Credits cannot be applied to the cost of jacks or wiring.
- Security deposits may still be required.
- To avoid a service deposit payment at the time of installation, choose free Long Distance Restriction.
- If you live on a reservation, you may receive an additional $70 to cover excess construction charges.