Utility, Phone & Internet Help
Help with energy bills and weatherization, and the federal program that lowers phone or internet costs for qualifying households.
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Guides
Free Government Phones: How the Lifeline Program Works
SafeLink and Assurance are private companies, not the government. Here's how the Lifeline phone benefit really works, and who can get it.
ACP Ended: Low-Income Internet Options That Still Help
ACP ended in 2024. See how Lifeline works in 2026, which provider and local plans may help, what to compare, and how to avoid ACP scams.
Free Home Energy Upgrades Through Weatherization
Learn what WAP may repair, who can qualify, how renters apply, what happens during a home energy check, and where to apply free.
State Lifeline and Low-Cost Internet Help Beyond Federal Aid
See how California LifeLine and New York low-cost broadband rules add to federal Lifeline, who may qualify, and what to ask a provider.
Low-Cost Home Internet Plans in 2026: Provider Guide
Compare current low-cost internet options from AT&T, Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox, and T-Mobile, plus Lifeline questions to ask before signing up.
Free Government Phone Brands: How to Check What's Real
Learn how Lifeline phone companies work, how to verify a provider by ZIP code, what to compare, who may qualify, and which scam signs to avoid.
LIHWAP Ended: Where to Find Water Bill Help Now
LIHWAP has ended. Learn how to ask a water company, state, 211, and local groups for current bill help, a payment plan, or a leak review.