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Assistance Programs

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​There are a variety of programs available in Wisconsin to help households pay for and obtain access to basic utility, telecommunications, and internet services.​

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Utility Payment Assistance
Telephone Service​
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Internet and Broadband Service
 

Utility Payment Assistance

Learn how to lower your utility bills by reducing consumption, work with your utility on payment arrangements, and apply for financial assistance programs for electric, natural gas, and water bills.

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Utility Assistance

Telephone Service

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Lifeline

Lifeline provides low-income Wisconsin residents affordable acc​ess to essential telecommunications services by discounting the cost of phone, cell, and internet services.

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Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program

TEPP helps people with disabilities buy specialized equipment in order to use basic telephone services.

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Telecommunications Relay Service

Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay Service ​(WTRS) is a free communication service that provides full telephone accessibility to Wisconsin citizens who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or those with a speech disability.

Internet and Broadband Service

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Internet Discount Finder

Internet service providers offer a variety of discounted options based on your location and eligibility. The Finder can search and provide a list of options available to you. ​

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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

The ACP is projected to run only through April 2024. Households currently enrolled will continue to receive their ACP benefit through the end of the program. Learn more here​​.​

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More Broadband Consumer Resources

​Visit the Wisconsin Broadband Office Broadband Consumer Resources page for more consumer resources related to broadband.​
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