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California LifeLine

A regulated discount pathway for eligible home or mobile telephone service.

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California; eligible households

What the record covers

The CPUC explains income- or program-based qualification and household limits. Compare participating providers and verify the current qualification period directly.

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What documentation and provider choice will make the discount usable for the household?

Limits & eligibility

This is not the discontinued Affordable Connectivity Program and not a promise of free broadband. Income limits and plans can change.

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Research sources

Source text supports this summary. Human editorial approval, service availability and eligibility are separate checks.

California LifeLine

A regulated discount pathway for eligible home or mobile telephone service.

Government / primary publisher · checked Sep 6, 2026

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Connected by issue area. These records do not prove a causal policy effect.

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What documentation and provider choice will make the discount usable for the household?

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