Cellcom wants to help you stay connected no matter the circumstances. That’s why Cellcom offers discounted plan options with the Lifeline benefit. Eligibility required (learn more here), give us a call (800-236-0055) or visit your local Cellcom retail store to find the right Lifeline plan for you!
Tribal Lifeline Plans
The Tribal Lifeline Unlimited plan is available to customers who qualify for the Lifeline program and live on qualifying Tribal Lands in Wisconsin.
Tribal Lifeline Unlimited
High-Speed Data, Unlimited Talk & Text, and Wi-Fi Calling
for as low as $5/mo.
The Tribal Lifeline Unlimited plan offers discounted service and a free phone*.
Unlimited High-Speed Data | Talk/Text | Monthly Charge ** | |
---|---|---|---|
Smartphone or Basic | 5GB | Unlimited | $5 ** |
50GB | Unlimited | $20 ** |
*Select phones available for free with a Flex 36 agreement, model may vary. Credit check required. Only available on postpaid plan.
**Pricing includes $34.25/month Lifeline discount and $10/month autopay and paperless bill discount.
Add a Smartwatch - $10/line/mo. (includes 5GB of High-Speed Data*)
Data speeds will automatically slow to a maximum of 512 Kbps for the remainder of the bill cycle when each line reaches its high-speed data allotment.
Tribal Prepaid Lifeline Unlimited
No Contract, Unlimited High-Speed Data, Unlimited Talk & Text, and Wi-Fi Calling
for as low as $10/mo.
Unlimited High-Speed Data | Talk/Text | Monthly Charge ** | |
---|---|---|---|
Smartphone or Basic | 5GB | Unlimited | $10 ** |
50GB | Unlimited | $25 ** |
**Pricing includes $34.25/month Lifeline discount and $5/month autopay and paperless bill discount.
Add a Smartwatch - $15/line/mo. (includes 3GB of High-Speed Data*)
Data speeds will automatically slow to a maximum of 512 Kbps for the remainder of the bill cycle when each line reaches its high-speed data allotment.
Lifeline Plans
The Lifeline Plus plan is available to customers who qualify for the Lifeline program.
Lifeline Plus
High-Speed Data, Unlimited Talk & Text and Wi-Fi Calling
for as low as $25/mo.
High-Speed Data | Monthly Charge | |
---|---|---|
Smartphones | 5GB | $35 |
5GB Unlimited** | $45 | |
Basic Phones | 5GB | $25 |
** Data speeds will automatically slow to a maximum of 512 Kbps for the remainder of the bill cycle when each line reaches its high-speed data allotment.
Mobile Broadband Plans
Tribal Lifeline Plus
Data | Monthly Charge | |
---|---|---|
Mobile Broadband | 5GB of Data | $35 |
10GB of Data | $50 |
Lifeline Plus
Data | Monthly Charge | |
---|---|---|
Mobile Broadband | 5GB of Data | $50 |
10GB of Data | $65 |
What is Lifeline and How to Qualify?
Lifeline is a federally subsidized government program that provides discounts on wireless services to qualified low-income individuals.
To qualify for Lifeline, you must participate in one of the following Federal programs or through your income. To qualify for Tribal Lifeline, you must live on Tribal lands AND participate in one of the following Federal programs or through your income.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit Programs
- Tribal-specific programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TTANF), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), Head Start
- Income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Lifeline is limited to one eligible discount per household. Fill out the Household Worksheet here. Please see below for terms and conditions.
How to Apply
To apply for Lifeline, go to the Lifeline National Verifier online at Home-National Verifier (getinternet.gov) or call the Lifeline Support Center at 800-234-9473. You may also print the application below.
If you cannot print the application, please call 800-236-0055 and we will mail or email an application to you.
Mail the completed application and documentation to:
Lifeline Customer Support Center
PO Box 100
Horseheads, NY 14845
Once the National Verifier approves your Lifeline eligibility, please call us at 800-236-0055 or stop in to one of our Cellcom retail locations to discuss an appropriate Lifeline Plan for you.
Use it or lose it - you must use your service at least once every 30 days to maintain your discount. Recertification - USAC will check to confirm you still qualify for Lifeline annually. If USAC cannot confirm you still qualify, you will receive communication in the mail to help you recertify. One benefit per household - only one discount is allowed per household. Click here to learn what is considered a “household”. Lifeline service may not be transferred to any other individual. Please notify Cellcom within 30 days if you have an address change, no longer qualify for Lifeline, or if another person in your household gets Lifeline.
No longer qualify for Lifeline anymore? If you no longer qualify for the Lifeline program, give us a call and we can help you chose another plan that fits your needs or visit Plans | Cellcom.