Last updated: July 2026
NY Lifeline Telephone Service: how it stacks with federal Lifeline (2026)
New York adds a modest $1/mo to the federal $9.25/mo Lifeline discount — a combined $10.25/mo off phone or internet. The state program is administered by the NY Department of Public Service.
$1.00/mo
New York state supplement
$9.25/mo
Federal Lifeline
$10.25/mo
Combined maximum
How the two programs stack
Federal Lifeline is a nationwide FCC program giving $9.25/month off phone or internet service. It's administered by USAC.
NY Lifeline Telephone Service is a New York-only supplement run by NY Department of Public Service. It stacks on top of the federal benefit — you get both.
The good news: you don't apply to both separately. When you enroll with a participating Lifeline provider in New York, one application handles everything. The provider coordinates enrollment in both programs.
Who administers what
Federal Lifeline
$9.25/mo benefit
FCC program administered by USAC. National Verifier confirms eligibility for every applicant.
NY Lifeline Telephone Service
Up to $1.00/mo added
Administered by NY Department of Public Service. Stacks on top of federal Lifeline for eligible New York residents.