Tag Archives: Lifeline Memphis

Lifeline Tennessee

Tennessee Lifeline Program provide financial assistance to low-income Tennessee residents and help ensure that they can afford telephone service, either through a traditional telephone company or through a qualified wireless provider.

Do You Qualify for Lifeline Tennessee?

To qualify for Lifeline you must be enrolled in a qualifying social service program (see below):

  • Medicaid
  • Food Stamps
  • Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • National School Free Lunch Program
  • OR your income must be below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

The benefits of Lifeline Tennessee include

  • Monthly discount on basic service of at least $9.25
  • Waiver of deposit for local service
  • Optional toll restriction at no charge
  • Optional blocking of 900/976 numbers
  • Additional lines allowed
  • Optional services available (e.g., Caller ID, Call Waiting, etc.)
  • Optional blocking of pay-per-use features

If you think you may qualify, please call AT&T (Tennessee, TN) at 1-800-288-2020

Tennessee Lifeline Application Form:

Lifeline Tennessee Hotline: 1-800-288-2020