Federal Lifeline Subsidy

• Published 2025-01-15

Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet. Qualified customers will receive up to $9.25 applied directly towards their bill. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.

You can apply here for Lifeline.

Savings for Our Customers! 👏
From the Wendell MLP

We’re excited to share some great news! Thanks to cost-saving efficiencies, including the decision to share a backhaul connection with a partner town, the Wendell MLP has voted to lower your internet rate.

Assistance for Qualified Households in Wendell

• Published 2022-01-04

Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service with a $9.25 credit for eligible customers. Qualify for Lifeline here.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was discontinued as of April 2024. For more information, please visit the FCC website.

Wendell's Subsidy + Benefit Program

• Published 2021-06-02

Federal Lifeline Subsidy

Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet. Qualified customers will receive up to $9.25 applied directly towards their bill. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.

You can apply here for Lifeline.

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program will become the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new longer-term program, on December 30, 2021. Households enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit before 12/30/21 will continue to receive their current monthly discount until March 1, 2022.

If you are in need of financial assistance, enroll in the Emergency Broadband Benefit before 12/30/21.

Apply here for EBBP.

Affordable Connectivity Program

More information on the transition to the Affordable Connectivity Program will come in the next few weeks. Be sure to check back!