Approved Lifeline provider in California, New York, Texas & Florida · Tribal lands supported

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Service area

States We Serve

Combo Wireless is an approved Lifeline provider in California, New York, Texas and Florida, including eligible customers on Tribal lands in those states.

Updated September 2026 · Reviewed by the Combo Wireless editorial team

How the four states compare

Federal Lifeline rules apply everywhere. The differences are in state programs, agencies and extra support.

CaliforniaNew YorkTexasFlorida
RegulatorCPUCNY Public Service CommissionPublic Utility Commission of TexasFlorida Public Service Commission
State programCalifornia LifeLine (separate state program)Federal LifelineFederal Lifeline + state support up to $3.50Federal Lifeline
Who checks eligibilityCalifornia LifeLine AdministratorNational VerifierLifeline verification processNational Verifier
SNAP nameCalFreshSNAPSNAP (Lone Star Card)SNAP / Food Assistance
Medicaid nameMedi-CalMedicaidTexas MedicaidFlorida Medicaid
Income limit (1 person)$24,600 (CA LifeLine)$21,546$21,546$21,546
Notable extraMore qualifying programs, including WIC and school lunchAffordable Broadband Act for home internetTexas Universal Service FundState PSC Lifeline outreach
California LifeLine vs. federal Lifeline income limits

Annual household income limit by household size (1–4 people).

Federal Lifeline (2026)California LifeLine (6/2026–5/2027)
$21,546$24,6001
$29,214$33,3002
$36,882$42,1003
$44,550$50,8004

Source: USAC Lifeline Support – How to Qualify; CPUC – California LifeLine Eligibility

Same combos in every state

Our device combos, service plan and device terms are the same in all four states. Service runs on the T-Mobile network; check coverage at your address before applying.

Number of qualifying assistance programs

Qualifying through a program is an alternative to qualifying by income.

Federal Lifeline5 programs
Federal Lifeline on Tribal lands9 programs
California LifeLine17 programs

Source: USAC Lifeline Support – How to Qualify; USAC – Tribal Eligibility; CPUC – California LifeLine Eligibility

Live somewhere else?

We currently serve only California, New York, Texas and Florida. Lifeline is available nationwide through other providers. You can check eligibility and find providers through the official National Verifier.

Moving between states

If you move, you must update your address within 30 days. Moving to another state we serve? Email support@combowireless.com. Moving outside our service area means you'll need a Lifeline provider in your new state.

Check if you qualify today

Apply online in about 10 minutes. We review every application and email you the next steps.