Lifeline provides discounts based on eligibility, providing individuals and families with specific savings every month under the following guidelines;
- The offering is a Lifeline-supported service
- Lifeline is a government assistance program
- Only eligible consumers may enroll in the program
- Documentation is necessary for enrollment
- Program is limited to one benefit per household, consisting of either wireline or wireless service
- The service is non-transferable
- Lifeline keeps eligible residents safe with constant connectivity
- Savings is available to those participating in certain federal/state programs
- Toll charges of 35 cents per minute can be purchased (top up minutes)
- For data customers, additional data can be purchased at $10 per GB
- Viaero values all of our customers with wide-ranging coverage, meeting all your needs
Lifeline is a federal government program that provides income-eligible consumers with a monthly discount on wireless telephone service. As of December 1st, 2018, Viaero provides a bundled voice and data service to our Lifeline-eligible customers located in Colorado, Nebraska or Kansas for only $10 per month.
Lifeline Voice/Data Bundle includes:
- 1,000 nationwide voice minutes
- 1,000 nationwide text messages
- 2 GB of nationwide high speed data
Lifeline discounts may be available for other Viaero plans that meet the minimum Lifeline voice or data requirements. Please visit a
Viaero location or
contact us for more information.
Eligibility requirements and discount amounts vary by state.
Colorado Lifeline Program
You may qualify for free or discounted Viaero Wireless service if you reside in Colorado* and are currently receiving benefits from one of the following programs:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA or Section 8)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations**
- Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps
- Head Start (those meeting income standard)
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
OR if your household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty **guidelines:
| Household Size | Max Annual Income |
1
| $16,862 |
| 2 | $22,829 |
| 3 | $28,796 |
| 4 | $34,763 |
| 5 | $40,730 |
| 6 | $46,697 |
| 7 | $52,664 |
| 8 | $58,631 |
For each additional
person, add | $5,967 |
* Includes the Federal LIFELINE and Link-Up Programs.
** The poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 99002(2). If you are currently participating in one of the programs listed above, you could save up to $9.25 a month on one of our qualifying rate plans.
Colorado residents can apply online at the
Lifeline National Verify website.
Viaero Lifeline Application 2019
Viaero Lifeline Worksheet 2019
Viaero Lifeline Application 2019 - Spanish
Viaero Lifeline Worksheet 2019- Spanish
Requires Adobe Acrobat to view.
Nebraska Lifeline Program
You may qualify for free or discounted Viaero Wireless service if you reside in Nebraska* and are currently receiving benefits from one of the following programs:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA or Section 8)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations**
- Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps
- Head Start (those meeting income standard)
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
OR if your household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines**:
| Household Size | Maximum Annual Income |
| 1 | $16,862 |
| 2 | $22,829 |
| 3 | $28,796 |
| 4 | $34,763 |
| 5 | $40,730 |
| 6 | $46,697 |
| 7 | $52,664 |
| 8 | $58,631 |
For each additional
person, add | $5,967 |
*Includes the Federal LIFELINE and Link-Up Programs.
**The poverty guidelines are updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 9902(2).
If you are currently participating in one of the programs listed above, you may be eligible for the federal discount of up to $9.25 plus an additional $3.50, for a total of up to $12.75 discount on your monthly bill on one of our qualifying rate plans.
More details can be found at the Nebraska Public Service Commission website.
Kansas Lifeline Program
You may qualify for free or discounted Viaero Wireless service if you reside in Kansas* and are currently receiving benefits from one of the following programs:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA or Section 8)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations**
- Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps
- Head Start (those meeting income standard)
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
OR if your household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines***: | Household Size | Maximum Annual Income |
| 1 | $16,862 |
| 2 | $22,829 |
| 3 | $28,796 |
| 4 | $34,763 |
| 5 | $40,730 |
| 6 | $46,697 |
| 7 | $52,664 |
| 8 | $58,631 |
For each additional
person, add | $5,967 |
*Includes the Federal LIFELINE and Link-Up Programs.
**Must reside on Tribal lands.
***The poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 9902(2).
If you are currently participating in one of the programs listed above, you may be eligible for the federal discount of up to $9.25 plus an additional $7.77, for a total of up to $17.02 discount on our monthly bill on any of our qualifying rate plans.
Viaero Kansas Lifeline Application 2019
Viaero Kansas Lifeline Worksheet 2019
Viaero Kansas Lifeline Application 2019 - Spanish
Viaero Kansas Lifeline Worksheet 2019- Spanish
Requires Adobe Acrobat to view.
Discounts for Residents of Tribal Lands
Residents of Tribal lands may qualify for enhanced Lifeline assistance in the form of an additional monthly discount of up to $25.00. Link-Up is a federal government program that provides a discount off of the activation charge of up to $100. Link-Up is only available to qualified consumers redising on Tribal lands. For more information on these enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up programs, click here.