Tel-life
Program Description:
The Tel-life (Lifeline) program is available to help low-income Marylanders obtain telephone service. The program helps individuals keep local phone rates affordable.
Eligibility:
The Tel-life program can provide savings on hook-up charges and basic monthly telephone bills. People who receive Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Public Assistance to Adults (PAA), Food Stamps (FS), Medical Assistance (MA), Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP), Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP), Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can apply for this program. The application process takes approximately 30 days. Customers are not charged to change telephone service to Tel-Life service. The service includes reduced telephone rates, and discounts on line connection and wiring charges. Tel-Life is most helpful to people who generally make fewer than 30 calls per month. Additional billing costs are incurred for customers who make more than 30 calls per month. Tel-Life customers also can get reduced rates on installation charges for 1 outlet and can request that installation fees be divided into 6 monthly payments.
For more information on getting connected or to request an application, call (800) 525-0145 or click here to visit the Verizon Tel-Life website.