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Save Money on your Telephone Bill with the Lifeline Assistance Program

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is urging low-income residents to apply for Lifeline Telephone Assistance. Lifeline Assistance makes basic local telephone service more affordable for income-eligible families across Ohio. Those who qualify could receive discounts for monthly telephone bills and/or installation costs of telephone service. And now, some wireless companies offer Lifeline discounts. Who's eligible? Households with income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines may be eligible. For more information please visit: Lifeline Assistance Program How to apply: Contact your local landline or wireless phone company and ask to apply for Lifeline. Click here to view a listing of telephone providers. If you have further questions contact the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio at 1-800-686-7826.