| Do you qualify for $1 a month wireless service? |
You are eligible for DigiTel’s LIFELINE Service if you are enrolled in Adult Public Assistance, Food Stamps or similar government programs and are a resident of Anchorage, Juneau, the Mat-Su Valley, Eagle River, Kenai, Soldotna or Fairbanks. This special offer includes FREE Voice Mail, Unlimited Text Messaging, Caller ID, Call Waiting and 3-Way Calling.
| What government programs cover Lifeline? |
- Medicaid
- Food Stamps
- Head Start (must meet income qualifying standard)
- National School Free Lunch Program / Free Meals Program
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Adult Public Assistance
- Senior Citizen Housing Development Fund
- State of Alaska Senior Benefits Program
- Women, Infants and Children's Program (WIC)
- Pioneer Home Payment Assistance
- State of Alaska Heating Assistance Program
- Denaili Kid Care
- Alaska Temporary Assistance Program
- Child Care Assistance Program, Pass I, II and III
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Vetrerans Administration (VA) Disability Pension
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Alaska State Housing Corporation Program
- Other Programs may apply. Please ask our representatives.
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| Lifeline Eligibility Level |
| Size of Household |
Lifeline Eligibility Level |
Documentation of "household" income must be provided in one of the following forms: |
| 1 |
$18,266 |
- A previous year's state of federal tax return
- A current income statement from an employer or paycheck stub
- A statement of benefits from the U.S. Social Security Admin.
- A statement of benefits from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
- A retirement or pension statement of benefits
- An unemployment or worker's compensation statement of benefits
- A federal or tribal notice of letter of participation in general assistance
- A divorce decree or child support document
- Any other official document to substantiate income
“Household” means all persons who occupy a housing unit, regardless of whether they are related to each other. |
| 2 |
$24,584 |
| 3 |
$30,902 |
| 4 |
$37,220 |
| 5 |
$43,538 |
| 6 |
$49,856 |
| 7 |
$56,174 |
| 8 |
$62,492 |
| For each additional person, add |
$6,318 |
| Frequently asked questions. |
Q: How does this program work?
A: DigiTel has partnered up with USAC, a government agency, to ensure that low-income consumers have access to quality tele-communications. This means that if you are eligible you can receive DigiTel’s wireless service at a reduced rate of one dollar per month!
Q: Am I Eligible?
A: If your primary residence is in Anchorage, Juneau, Mat-Su Valley, Eagle River, Kenai, Soldotna or Fairbanks and you are a recipient of any one of the programs listed.
Q: How do I sign up?
A: You can stop by one of our locations listed on the back of this brochure. One of our sales staff will take it from there. It’s that easy!
Q: What features do I get with my service?
A: DigiTel includes Voice Mail, Caller ID, Unlimited Text Messaging, Call Waiting and 3-Way Calling with all service plans*.
Q: How many minutes do I get?
A:You will receive in-state unlimited minutes every month.
Q: Can call long distance?
A: You can either apply to qualify for Long Distance pending an acceptable credit review, or use a calling card.
Q: Can I roam?
A: Roaming outside the DigiTel network is subject to credit approval; some networks allow roaming and in those instances roaming and long distance charges will apply.
Q: Are there any extra costs?
A: Roaming outside the DigiTel network is subject to credit approval; some networks allow roaming and in those instances roaming and long distance charges will apply.
*Some restrictions apply. You will be responsible for all taxes and fees that apply. “Household” means all persons who occupy a housing unit, regardless of whether they are related to each other. *****FCC’s Digital Television (DTV) Transition****** After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full power over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation’s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. But, analog sets not connected to a cable or satellite service may need a converter box or may have to be replaced.
Customers who have a cable box or CableCARD are not affected by this transition.
Additional information about the DTV transition is available from www.DTV.gov or www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about subsidized coupons to defray the cost of digital-to-analog converter boxes.
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