The federal "Lifeline" program was created during the Reagan Administration. Lifeline is a federal program created by the Reagan-era Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1984. It is designed to ensure that quality telecommunications services are available to low-income customers at just, reasonable, and affordable rates. Lifeline support reduces eligible low-income consumers' monthly charges for basic telephone service. Thanks to SafeLink, Lifeline support is now available for wireless phones.Call 1-800-977-3768 (Monday to Saturday, 8 AM - 10 PM) or visit SafeLink Wireless to see if you qualify.