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Free Government Phone Program from Lifeline and ACP in North Dakota
If you live in North Dakota, your household may qualify for free monthly broadband services and a one-time discount on an internet-capable device from TruConnect. Learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program in North Dakota, its benefits, and how to qualify.
What is the ACP?
The Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, supports low-income households by providing a financial discount on internet services and a one-time discount on an internet-capable device.
ACP provides a discount of up to $30 (up to $75 if you’re living on qualified Tribal land) per month for broadband services. Additionally, the program provides a one-time device discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through TruConnect. The one-time discount requires a co-payment of $10.01.
What is the Lifeline program?
Lifeline is designed to lower the cost of your monthly phone service. If your household is eligible for Lifeline, you’ll receive a $9.25 discount on your monthly phone, internet, or bundled services. If you live on qualifying Tribal lands, you’ll receive a discount of up to $34.25.
How To Get Free Phone Service in North Dakota
If you qualify for Lifeline and ACP, and you live in North Dakota, you are eligible for a free Android smartphone from TruConnect and free monthly phone service.
ACP Qualifying Programs
If a member of your household participates in one of the following government assistance programs, that qualifies your household for the ACP.
- Lifeline
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps
- Medicaid
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Housing Assistance, including:
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers)
- Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/Section 202/ Section 811
- Public Housing
- Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools
- Received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year
- Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Tribal TANF
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
- Tribal Head Start (income based)
ACP Qualifying Household Income
If your household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you are eligible for the ACP. The income eligibility chart for ACP qualifications can be found below:
|
Household Size |
48 States, DC, & Territories |
Alaska | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,160 | $36,420 | $33,540 |
| 2 | $39,440 | $49,280 | $45,360 |
| 3 |
$49,720 |
$62,140 | $57,180 |
| 4 |
$60,000 |
$75,000 | $69,000 |
| For each additional person add: | $10,280 | $12,860 |
$11,820 |
Lifeline Qualifying Programs
If a member of your household participates in one of the following government programs, your household qualifies for Lifeline.
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SSI
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FPHA
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Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
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Tribal assistance programs like the Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Head Start (if you qualify by income), Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Income Qualifications for Lifeline
Consumers may qualify for the Lifeline program if they have a gross household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
The table below reflects 135% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
|
Household Size |
48 States, DC, & Territories |
Alaska | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,331 | $25,394 | $23,369 |
| 2 | $27,594 | $34,479 | $31,725 |
| 3 |
$34,857 |
$43,565 | $40,082 |
| 4 |
$42,120 |
$52,650 | $48,438 |
| For each additional person add: | $7,263 | $9,086 |
$8,357 |
Note: The Federal Poverty Guidelines are adjusted annually, and the above chart reflects guidelines for 2024. This chart does not pertain to California.
Do you participate in North Dakota Medicaid?
If you or someone in your household uses Medicaid state health insurance in North Dakota, you may be eligible for the ACP benefit and a free TruConnect plan.
You can qualify for Medicaid in North Dakota based on income. Other ways to qualify include being a former foster care youth, being over 65, pregnant, blind, or differently abled. Using Medicaid in North Dakota allows your ACP application to be verified almost instantly, connecting you to the things you love to do!