The Lifeline telephone discount program, also known as Lifeline Assistance, gives people with low incomes a discount on the basic monthly service for either their wireline or wireless phone. The Link-Up America program pays for a portion of your wireline or wireless installation or activation fee excluding the handset. You can sign up for Lifeline and/or Link-Up by contacting your local telephone company. If any problems are encountered, visit the website or write: FCC, 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554