Telephone Programs
AT&T LIFELINE PROGRAM
- Usage minimum waived on AT&T Long Distance as well as the Carrier Line and Universal Connectivity charges.
- Eligibility: Income less than 150% of the poverty level. Must certify as eligible or currently participate in the state telephone assistance program.
- 800 222-0300
Contact other local and long distance phone companies to find out if they have similar programs.
GOVERNMENT TELEPHONE PROGRAM WEBSITES
- Federal Communications Commission website: www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/lllu.html
- New Jersey Board of Public Utilities website: www.state.nj.us/bpu/assistance/programs/
JITTERBUG CELL PHONE
A cell phone targeted for an an older adult market. It has large numbers, operator assistance and no frills.
- 888 768-1727
- Web site: www.jitterbugdirect.com
SAFELINK WIRELESS
SafeLink Wireless provides a free wireless phone and free minutes each month to qualified households under a government funded Lifeline Assistance program. This program provides free wireless service, a free wireless phone with an allotment of monthly minutes and unlimited emergency calling.
- Eligibility is based on yearly household income or participation in a government assistance program. The recipient must be located in a SafeLink wireless coverage area.
- 800 977-3768
- Web site for New Jersey: /www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/how_to_qlfy.aspx
VERIZON-- New Jersey Residential Customers
- Communications Lifeline provides free Touch-tone Service and a credit toward monthly telephone bills.
- Link Up America provides a 50% discount on telephone connection charges. The remaining 50% is billed in 12 monthly payments
- 150% of poverty level
- MUST APPLY THROUGH QUALIFYING AGENCY: Mercer Co. Welfare Office, Mercer Co. Board of Social Services, Mercer County Office on Aging.
- 800 427-9977 or through NJ SHARES 888-337-3339
- Web site: www.mcboss.org/
See also Adaptive Technology for Seniors for other telephone-related products and information.
The Princeton Senior Resource Center does not endorse any of the resources listed on these pages. We collect and provide information from many sources as a service to those seeking services in the Princeton area. No listed provider pays to be in our directory.