Using Lifeline For Home Internet Instead Of A Phone
By FreePhone Atlas editors · Updated · Page 1 of 6
Most people think of Lifeline as a free phone program. The discount can also go toward home internet, which matters for families who need Wi-Fi for school, work or doctor visits online.
The catch is that each household gets one Lifeline benefit. You have to choose: phone or internet. Here is how to decide and how to set it up.
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