California LifeLine Home Broadband Discounts

Qualifying California households may save on Cal.net home internet service through the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot.

What is the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot?

The California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot helps qualifying households lower the cost of home internet service. Through participating providers, eligible customers may receive a monthly discount on qualifying standalone broadband service or on qualifying broadband bundled with voice service. 

Cal.net has been approved to offer service through this California Pilot in eligible service areas. Service availability varies by address, and program approval is handled through the California LifeLine process. 

Who may qualify?

You may qualify for California LifeLine if your household meets income guidelines or participates in an eligible public assistance program. Eligibility is determined through the California LifeLine process. 

Eligibility

Choose the option that fits your household

Internet

UP TO $20/MO 

Standalone Broadband Discount

For qualifying Cal.net home broadband service where service is available. 

Standalone broadband does not include voice service for making 911 calls. 

Phone

UP TO $30/MO 

Broadband + Voice Bundle Discount

For qualifying Cal.net broadband service bundled with voice service where service is available.

Includes qualifying broadband service bundled with voice service. 

Important Program Limitations

A standalone broadband plan does not include voice service for making 911 calls. Customers who need telephone service, including the ability to make 911 voice calls, should ask about bundled broadband and voice options. 

Customers may be de-enrolled from the California LifeLine program due to non-usage. 

Only one California LifeLine service is allowed per household, except that TTY users may receive a discount on a second phone line. 

Ready to get started?

Cal.net has been approved to participate in the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot Program. 

Cal.net service availability varies by address. Submitting a request will not guarantee service availability or program approval. 

How the process will work

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Check availability

Cal.net will confirm whether service is available at your address. 

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Submit an application request

Use Cal.net’s application request form to start the process.

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Watch for California LifeLine communications

The California LifeLine Administrator will contact you by email or mail to complete eligibility verification. 

Complete the required verification steps

Follow the instructions from the California LifeLine Administrator.  

Receive the discount if approved

If approved and service is available, the discount will be applied to your eligible Cal.net monthly service.