PUC Commits to Connecting Communities and Bridging the Digital Divide During Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week
HARRISBURG – As part of its mission to foster connectivity, this week, Sept.13 through Sept. 19, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is supporting a national effort recognizing Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, a campaign to help income-eligible Pennsylvanians stay connected through the Lifeline Program.
“This week is an important reminder that there is support for digital connectivity and telephone access,” said PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank. “In today’s increasingly interconnected world, telecommunications services provide a vital lifeline to emergency services, friends and family. The Lifeline Program brings crucial financial assistance to income-eligible Pennsylvanians so those most in need can stay connected.”
Lifeline Program Benefits
Lifeline is a federal program that provides a $5.25 per household, per month discount on your qualifying landline or wireless standalone voice service or a $9.25 per household, per month discount on your qualifying wireless or landline internet service or qualifying bundled telephone/internet service product from a landline or wireless provider. The discount appears in the form of a reduction to the bill you pay your se…