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Last updated: May 24, 2026

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The federal Lifeline program is available in all 50 states, but provider availability, state Medicaid programs, and local enrollment options vary significantly. We have published detailed guides for 30 states covering local providers, state-specific eligibility pathways, required documentation, and step-by-step application instructions.

Each state guide covers how federal eligibility criteria apply locally, which providers are active in that state, and how state programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and other benefits connect to Lifeline qualification. For states without a dedicated guide, you can still check your eligibility and apply through any provider that serves your area.

Featured State Guides

Florida

Florida is one of the states with the highest demand for government-assisted connectivity programs. With a large populat...

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Texas

Texas is the second most populous state in the country and has millions of residents who participate in federal assistan...

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California

California has the largest population of any state and is home to millions of residents who qualify for federal assistan...

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New York

New York state and New York City have some of the highest concentrations of residents who qualify for federal assistance...

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Georgia

Georgia has a significant population of low-income households and residents enrolled in federal assistance programs, mak...

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Ohio

Ohio has a substantial population of residents participating in Medicaid, SNAP, and other federal assistance programs. W...

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Pennsylvania

Short answer: In 2026, Pennsylvania residents may qualify for free or low-cost tablet and internet service through the f...

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Illinois

Illinois, home to Chicago and many other communities across the state, has a large population of residents enrolled in M...

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Michigan

Michigan residents enrolled in Medicaid (Healthy Michigan Plan), SNAP (Michigan Bridge Card), or other federal assistanc...

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North Carolina

Short answer: In 2026, North Carolina residents may qualify for free or low-cost tablet and internet service through the...

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New Jersey

New Jersey has a significant population enrolled in NJ FamilyCare, the state's Medicaid program, and SNAP. The state exp...

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Virginia

Virginia has a diverse population with substantial enrollment in Medicaid and SNAP, particularly in the Hampton Roads, R...

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Arizona

Arizona has a growing and diverse population with significant enrollment in AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment...

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Indiana

Indiana has a substantial population participating in Medicaid, SNAP, and other federal assistance programs. The state's...

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Tennessee

Short answer: In 2026, Tennessee residents may qualify for free or low-cost tablet and internet service through the fede...

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Maryland

Short answer: In 2026, Maryland residents may qualify for free or low-cost tablet and internet service through the feder...

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Missouri

Short answer: In 2026, Missouri residents may qualify for free or low-cost tablet and internet service through the feder...

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Louisiana

Short answer: Louisiana residents may qualify for Lifeline-related phone, internet, or device offers through Louisiana M...

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Washington

Washington state has a large Medicaid population through Apple Health, the state's Medicaid program, which covers over t...

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Massachusetts

Short answer: Massachusetts residents may qualify for Lifeline-related phone, internet, or device offers through MassHea...

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Alabama

Short answer: Alabama residents may qualify for Lifeline-related phone, internet, or device offers through Alabama Medic...

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Kentucky

Short answer: Kentucky residents may qualify for Lifeline-related phone, internet, or device offers through Kentucky Med...

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Colorado

Short answer: Colorado residents may qualify for Lifeline-related phone, internet, or device offers through Health First...

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin residents who participate in BadgerCare Plus (the state's Medicaid program) or FoodShare (Wisconsin's SNAP pro...

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Minnesota

Minnesota has a strong social safety net with relatively generous public assistance programs. Medical Assistance (Minnes...

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South Carolina

Short answer: South Carolina residents may qualify for Lifeline-related phone, internet, or device offers through SC Med...

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Oklahoma

Quick answer: Some Oklahoma residents may qualify for a free or discounted tablet through Lifeline-participating provide...

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Oregon

Short answer: Oregon residents may qualify for Lifeline-related phone, internet, or device offers through the Oregon Hea...

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Connecticut

Short answer: Connecticut residents may qualify for Lifeline-related phone, internet, or device offers through HUSKY Hea...

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Nevada

Short answer: Nevada residents may qualify for Lifeline-related phone, internet, or device offers through Nevada Medicai...

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All States

Detailed guides are currently published for the 30 states listed above. For states without a dedicated guide, the same federal eligibility criteria apply. Visit the USAC Lifeline provider lookup to find providers in any state.

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Updated: May 24, 2026 Editorially Reviewed Sources Verified

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