Lifeline National Verifier States’ Application
The National Verifier is Lifeline’s centralized application system. It determines whether consumers are eligible for Lifeline. The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) manages the National Verifier and provides customer service to consumers through the Lifeline Support Center.
For more information on the Lifeline program, please visit USAC at www.lifelinesupport.org. You may apply online or print an application at www.lifelinesupport.org. Contact USAC at 1-800-234-9473 with specific Lifeline questions.
Call TDS if you have questions about eligibility or general Lifeline questions. To contact TDS, call 1-888-CALL-TDS (1-888-225-5837).
Please note: Because the National Verifier manages Lifeline, TDS cannot accept your Lifeline application.
Once the Lifeline National Verifier approves your application, you will receive a Lifeline Application ID (ex. Qxxxxx-xxxxx). Make note of the Application ID, then contact TDS at 1-888-CALL-TDS (1-888-225-5837) to activate your Lifeline benefits.
You will be required to provide TDS the exact information you entered on the application which may include your (or your child/dependent if qualifying through someone else) legal name, date of birth and last four digits of your social security number to activate the Lifeline benefits.
If your application is approved, the Lifeline benefit discounts will be automatically applied to your bill within two billing cycles.
