Lifeline is a plan that assists qualified low-income Iowans by lowering the cost of basic, monthly telephone or internet service.

Link-Up is an assistance plan that reduces the one time cost associated with initiating telephone service.

Consumers may qualify if they can provide proof of household income below 135% of the 2021 Federal Poverty Guidelines.  Participation in a qualifying program, such as Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, or various Tribal-specific federal assistance programs.

The Lifeline or Link-Up program through Corn Belt Telephone is only available in the Wall Lake exchange.

For more information or to apply, see the Iowa Utilities Board HERE, contact us at 712-664-2221.