The Federal Communications Communication (FCC) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas have established two programs to make telephone service more affordable to eligible customers. These plans are Lifeline Service and Link Up . Both of these plans assist low income customers.

• Lifeline Service is a program designed to make telephone service available at reduced rates to eligible residential customers

• Link Up is a program designed to offer eligible customers a reduction in installations charges for telephone service equal to one half of the service connection charges or $30.00, whichever is less.

Information about customers who qualify for Lifeline Service or Link Up Program may be shared between state agencies and the Company.

If you have any questions regarding either Lifeline Service and Link Up Program, please call the business office or look in your phone book page 19.