Last updated: April 2026
Fondo Universal de Servicios: how it stacks with federal Lifeline (2026)
Puerto Rico's Fondo Universal de Servicios supplements the federal Lifeline discount. Qualifying residents can receive up to ~$14.25/mo combined off phone or internet service, with amounts varying by provider.
$5.00/mo
Puerto Rico state supplement
$9.25/mo
Federal Lifeline
$14.25/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.
Fondo Universal de Servicios is a Puerto Rico-only supplement run by Junta Reglamentadora de Telecomunicaciones (JRT). 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 Puerto Rico, 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.
Fondo Universal de Servicios
Up to $5.00/mo added
Administered by Junta Reglamentadora de Telecomunicaciones (JRT). Stacks on top of federal Lifeline for eligible Puerto Rico residents.