Need a phone? Need help with your monthly phone bill? Minnesota Telephone Discounts can help! Three discounts are available with one simple application:

1. LINK-UP: A discount on telephone installation charges
2. LIFELINE: A federally-funded discount on your monthly bill
3. TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PLAN (TAP): A Minnesota-funded discount on your monthly bill.

To qualify for these discounts:

1. Telephone service must be in your name
2. You must participate in at least one of the qualifying assistance
programs (Energy Assistance, MFIP, Food Stamps, and others)
OR
Your income must be at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines

For an application or more information:

Ø Contact your local phone company
Ø Visit www.puc.state.mn.us or www.lifeline.gov
Ø Call the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission at 651-296-0406 or 1-800-657-3782
Ø E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.puc.state.mn.us