UTAP Lifeline or the Utah Telephone Assistance (Lifeline) Program

The Utah Telephone Assistance (Lifeline) Program is approved by the Utah Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Public Utilities (DOC/DPU).

It is funded through the Universal Services Funds (USF) approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the State of Utah. Funds are garnered through a surcharge on telephone bills.

It provides about $13.50 a month Lifeline discount for low-income households (135% of the federal poverty limit) with landline telephones and a 50% (up to $30) Link-Up discount for low-income households who want to install a landline telephone in their home.

You can apply for UTAP at the same time you apply for HEAT or you can ask your telephone company to send you an application.

UTAP Lifeline serves over 20,000 households per year.

UTAP is available for Utah residents only. For a list of agencies outside of Utah, click on : http://www.lifelinesupport.org/about/default.aspx