Lifeline On Tribal Lands: Bigger Discounts Explained
By FreePhone Atlas editors · Updated · Page 5 of 6
4. Make Sure You Get The Tribal Amount
When you apply, you will be asked whether you live on Tribal lands. Answer yes and give your physical address, not only a P.O. box. Without a physical address on Tribal lands, the system will apply the standard $9.25 discount instead.
Rural addresses sometimes do not match postal records. If your application gets stuck on the address, a provider can help you describe the location or use map coordinates.
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