CHICAGO, Ill. — The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is partnering with Governor JB Pritzker, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) to promote Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week Sept. 7-13. The FCC’s Lifeline program offers monthly discounts to help eligible residents access voice or broadband services.
In a press release, ICC Chairman Doug Scott said, “Staying connected is crucial when looking for jobs, scheduling healthcare services or calling 911 in an emergency. The FCC’s Lifeline program makes it easier for low-income customers to afford their phone and broadband bill.”
Under the federal Lifeline program, low-income customers who participate in certain public assistance programs, or qualify based on income, can receive monthly discounts up to $9.25 a month for broadband or bundled phone and broadband services, up to $5.25 for voice-only service or up to $34.25 for residents on qualifying Tribal lands.
For more information on eligibility and rules, visit LifelineSupport.org. For a video in American Sign Language, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkjVrd5xHc&feature=youtu.be.
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September 9, 2025 at 07:32AM
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