We believe wireless service should be available to everyone, no matter their income. That's why we support the Lifeline Assistance program in Mississippi and Alabama. It helps those with income-based benefits get a phone and communicate with friends and family.
Cellular South offers a monthly credit of up to $13.50 for wireless service through the Lifeline Assistance program.
Lifeline Assistance is currently available to any qualifying subscriber participating in one of the following programs:
In Mississippi:
- Medicaid
- Food Stamps
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- National School Lunch Program
- Income at or below 135% of the Federally Recognized Poverty Guidelines
In Alabama:
- Medicaid
- Food Stamps
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8) (FPHA)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Individuals Living on Tribal Lands:
- Medicaid / Food Stamps / Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) General Assistance
- Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Head Start Programs (Under Income Qualifying Eligibility Provision Only)
- National School Lunch Program / Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Income at or below 135% of the Federally Recognized Poverty Guidelines
Qualifying low income Native Americans living on reservations or other designated tribal lands are eligible to receive up to an additional $25.00 credit under the Lifeline program. All qualifying low-income consumers living on reservations are required, however, to pay a minimum monthly lifeline rate of $1.
The Lifeline Assistance Program
Lifeline Assistance provides reduced rates under federal universal service programs to eligible customers for wireless service and installation.
Eligibility for Lifeline Service
Eligibility in Mississippi is determined by participation in one of the following programs: (i)Medicaid, (ii)Food Stamps, (iii)Supplemental Security Income (SSI), (iv)Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), (v)Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), (vi)Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), (vii) National School Lunch Program, (viii) Income at or below 135% of the Federally Recognized Poverty Guidelines. Only one federally subsidized telephone is available per household. Additional lines do not qualify for the discounted Lifeline rates. Cellular South must receive satisfactory evidence of participation in one of these programs.
Eligibility in Alabama is determined by participation in one of the following programs: (i) Medicaid, (ii)Food Stamps, (iii) Section 8 Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), (iv) Supplemental Security Income (SSI), (v) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), (vi) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Only one federally subsidized telephone is available per household. Additional lines do not qualify for the discounted Lifeline rates. Cellular South must receive satisfactory evidence of participation in one of these programs.
Eligibility for individuals living on tribal lands is determined by participation in one of the following programs: (i) Medicaid, (ii) Food Stamps, (iii) Supplemental Security Income (SSI), (iv) Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) General Assistance, (v) Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), (vi) Head Start Programs (Under Income Qualifying Eligibility Provision Only), (vii) National School Lunch Program, (viii) Federal Public Housing Assistance, (ix) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, (x) Income at or below 135% of the Federally Recognized Poverty Guidelines. Only one federally subsidized telephone is available per household, but customers may qualify for additional eligibility. Additional lines are not subject to the discounted Lifeline rates. Cellular South must receive satisfactory evidence of your participation in one of these programs.
Download the Lifeline Enrollment form for you area
Mississippi (including tribal lands in MS)
Alabama (including tribal lands in AL)
Link-Up
Customers eligible under the Lifeline Assistance program may also qualify for connection assistance under the Link-Up program equal to half of the customary connection charge or $30.00, whichever is less. Link-Up customers are eligible for a credit for a portion of installation charges (if applicable) through the federal Link-Up program as described above.
Qualifying low income Native Americans living on reservations or other designated tribal lands are eligible for a credit for activation charges under the Link-Up program in the amount of $30.00 for the first $60.00 in activation fees and up to an additional $70.00 for activation charges which exceed $60.00.
Availability
Lifeline Service is available to new eligible customers as long as there is sufficient money in the Federal Lifeline funds to cover the discounted rates. In the event that the Federal Lifeline funds are not sufficient to cover new applicants in any given year, Cellular South will allocate any and all remaining surplus funds until all qualified customers are covered. Cellular South may vary the credit or the number of included minutes as required by changes in federal universal service funding support.
Complete documentation pertaining to the Lifeline Assistance program, the Lifeline Basic Universal Service plan, terms and conditions of use, applicable fees and monthly charges, service availability, and equipment are available at the Cellular South retail location in your area.
