IT&E's Lifeline and Link-Up Programs
The Lifeline and Link-Up programs are offered to anyone who currently receives benefits from Supplementary Security Insurance (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance of Section 8, Food Stamps (NAP), Medicaid, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Temporary Assistance for the Needy Families, National School Free Lunch Program, or if the household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The Link-Up program gives qualified low-income islanders an automatic $30 discount off the cost of installing telephone service at their homes. The program allows the participants to pay the balance of the installation fee over a twelve-month period with no interest charges. The Lifeline portion of the program takes over by reducing the service charge by $8.25 every month. The program also gives participants monthly toll-blocking service at no charge. The standard $50 deposit is waved if the customer agrees to block long-distance.
Limitations: If a participant wishes to have long-distance, then the $50 deposit charge is applicable and due upon sign-up. A new application is required at the end of the twelve-month period in order to continue Lifeline / Link-Up services.
| # of people in household | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Household income | $10,400 | $14,000 | $17,600 | $21,200 | $24,800 | $28,400 | $32,000 | $35,600 |
For each additional person, add $3,600.
Consumers qualifying for Lifeline under an income-based criterion must certify the number of individuals in their households.
Income means all income actually received by all members of the household. This includes salary before deductions for taxes, public assistance benefits, social security payments, pensions, unemployment compensation benefits, veteran's gifts, inheritances, lottery winnings, and the like. The only exceptions are student financial aid, military housing and cost-of-living allowances, irregular income from occasional small jobs such as baby-sitting or lawn mowing.
Note: If the document of income does not cover a full year, such as current pay stubs, the consumer must present three consecutive months of the same type of document within that calendar year as proof of income.
For only $17.25 per month, you can get the home phone your family needs.
Call 234-7143 for more details or drop by IT&E's Customer Service Center on Middle Road during regular business hours.
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