Colorado PUC urges residents to seek Lifeline discounts

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is urging eligible Colorado residents to apply for federal Lifeline discounts on phone and broadband service.

What the PUC is urging

The commission’s message is directed at residents who qualify for the federal Lifeline program. Lifeline offers discounts connected to phone and broadband service.

The PUC is encouraging eligible residents to take the step of applying rather than leaving the benefit unused. The program applies to both phone and broadband service, giving eligible residents a way to seek help with those costs.

What residents should know

Residents considering an application should review the program’s eligibility requirements and application information before applying. The discount is a federal benefit, while the Colorado Public Utilities Commission is promoting awareness of the program in the state.

The commission’s guidance does not change who qualifies for Lifeline. It directs eligible residents toward the application process for the federal discount.

Why the notice matters

Phone and broadband service are the two areas covered by the Lifeline discounts described by the commission. Residents who believe they may qualify can use the program information to determine whether to apply.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission’s notice is a reminder that eligible residents can seek assistance through Lifeline for phone and broadband service. More information is available through the Kiowa County Press link.