SAVE MONEY ON YOUR LOCAL PHONE SERVICE!!!
Eligible low-income residential customers of Upper Peninsula Telephone Company are encouraged to take advantage of available discounts on their telephone bills. The LIFELINE program provides people on limited incomes with an $11.25 discount (up to $12.35 for customers age 65 or older) on their monthly telephone charges. Additionally, under the LINK-UP program, qualified households may receive a 50 percent reduction (up to $30.00) on the line connection charges (if approved within 60 days of initial installation). Eligible low-income consumers living on tribal lands are eligible for an additional discount of up to $70.00 to cover 100% of the charges between $60.00 and $130.00.
To qualify for the LIFELINE program, 2009 annual household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty levels shown below.
| Household Size |
Gross Monthly Income |
Gross Annual Income* |
| 1 |
$1,354 |
$16,248 |
| 2 |
$1,821 |
$21,852 |
| 3 |
$2,289 |
$27,468 |
| 4 |
$2,756 |
$33,072 |
| 5 |
$3,224 |
$38,688 |
| 6 |
$3,691 |
$44,292 |
| 7 |
$4,159 |
$49,908 |
| 8 |
$4,926 |
$55,512 |
*Subject to change. Add $5,616 annually ($468 monthly) for each additional household member.
Or, the person must participate in one of the following federal assistance programs: Medicaid, Food Stamps, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), National School Lunch Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Toll Blocking Service (TBS) support allows eligible consumers who wish to avoid incurring large long distance fees to choose toll blocking at no cost.
A resident of tribal lands qualifies for LIFELINE and LINK-UP if he or she meets the above criteria, or by participating in one of the following programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance Program, Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Head Start (income-qualified customer only) or National School Lunch Program (free lunch program).
For further information on LIFELINE and Link-Up, visit www.lifeline.gov.
If you or someone you know may be eligible for this program, please contact Upper
Peninsula Telephone Company for an application,
or download one of the applications below.
Download a printable application from our website.
Lifeline Information and Application
Enhanced Tribal Lifeline Application
Enhanced Tribal Lifeline Application Information
Request an application by mail or phone.
Upper Peninsula Telephone Company
P. O. Box 86
Carney, MI 49812-0086
800-950-8506 (Toll Free)
906-639-2111 (Local)
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