Lifeline is a federal program that helps limited income consumers pay for their telephone and internet services by providing a monthly discount. The cost of the program is shared by all telephone customers. In Maryland the program is called Tel-Life. To find out more about it go here: https://opc.maryland.gov/Portals/0/Publications/Consumer%20Publications/Lifeline%20Services%202021.pdf?ver=N4LhKf6hUSMcrZ5zfi8E1A%3d%3d