Low-Cost Internet Options
Riverside County residents may qualify for monthly savings through the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot or other low-cost home internet plans offered by participating internet providers.
Use the information below to learn about available discounts, check eligibility, and compare affordable home internet options.
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Not sure where to start?
First, check whether you qualify for the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot. If you don’t qualify, you can still compare other low-cost home internet plans offered by participating internet providers below.
California Lifeline Home Broadband Pilot
The California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot is a new statewide program that helps eligible households lower the cost of home internet service.
If you qualify, you may receive:
Up to $20
per month
toward standalone home internet service
Up to $30
per month
toward home internet and phone service purchased together
Up to $39
per year
to help cover eligible connection or installation costs
The discount is provided through participating internet providers and may help reduce the monthly cost of qualifying home internet plans.
The California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot is separate from Federal Lifeline, though some households may qualify for both benefits depending on program and provider rules.
Who is Eligible?
You may qualify for the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot if your household meets California LifeLine eligibility requirements.
You may qualify based on your household income or if you participate in certain public assistance programs, such as:
- Medi-Cal
- CalFresh (SNAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Other eligible assistance programs
How to Apply
- Check whether your household qualifies for California LifeLine.
- Apply for California LifeLine if you are not already enrolled.
- Compare participating internet providers in your area.
- Complete any required verification steps.
- If approved, the monthly discount will be applied to your qualifying internet bill.
Participating Providers
Spectrum currently participates in the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot and offers qualifying service in Riverside County. If you’re interested in the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot, ask Spectrum whether your internet plan qualifies for the program.
Spectrum California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot Program ➜
RivcoConnect will update this page as additional providers join the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot.
Other Low-Cost Internet Options
In addition to the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot, many internet service providers offer low-cost home internet plans for eligible households. Each provider has its own eligibility requirements.
Before enrolling, ask the provider about monthly pricing, eligibility requirements, internet speeds available at your address, installation or equipment fees, and whether any discounts can be combined.
Please note: Internet plans, prices, speeds, and eligibility requirements may change. Always confirm current information with the provider before enrolling.
Additional Savings Programs
Eligible households may also qualify for other programs that help reduce the cost of getting connected.
Federal Lifeline
Federal Lifeline is a federal program that helps eligible households lower the cost of phone, internet, or bundled service.
Eligible households may qualify for an additional discount of up to $9.25 per month toward qualifying phone, internet, or bundled service. Households on qualifying Tribal lands may be eligible for a higher monthly discount.
Only one Federal Lifeline discount is allowed per household. Check with your provider to find out whether Federal Lifeline can be applied to your internet plan and whether it can be combined with other available discounts.
T-Mobile Project 10Million
T-Mobile Project 10Million provides free internet support for eligible K–12 student households. The program offers internet access for eligible students to help support learning at home.
Families may be asked to provide proof that their student qualifies for the program, such as participation in the National School Lunch Program or another qualifying program.
FAQs
1. Do I need to qualify for California LifeLine to receive the Home Broadband Pilot discount?
Yes. Households must qualify for California LifeLine to receive the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot discount.
2. Is the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot available in Riverside County?
Yes. The California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot is a statewide program, including Riverside County. However, not every internet provider participates in the program. Check with your provider to see if the discount is available at your address.
3. Can I keep my current internet provider if I apply for the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot?
You may be able to keep your current internet provider if your provider participates in the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot and offers qualifying service at your address. If your provider does not participate in the pilot, you may need to switch to a participating provider to receive the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot discount.
4. Is Federal Lifeline the same as the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot?
No. Federal Lifeline is a federal program that helps eligible households save on phone, internet, or bundled service. The California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot is a California program that helps eligible households save on home broadband service through participating providers.
Some residents may qualify for both programs, but enrollment steps and provider rules may differ.
5. Can I use Federal Lifeline to help pay for home internet service?
Yes. Federal Lifeline may be applied to qualifying home internet, phone, or bundled service through participating providers. Check with your provider to confirm whether Federal Lifeline can be applied to your selected internet plan.
6. Can I combine the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot with Federal Lifeline or other internet discounts?
Program rules vary by provider and by program. Some households may qualify for both the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot and Federal Lifeline, but discounts cannot always be combined. Check with your provider to find out which discounts apply to your selected internet plan.
7. How long will the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot be available?
The California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot is currently authorized as a three-year pilot program. Because this is a pilot program, benefit amounts, participating providers, and program rules may change over time.
8. Will more providers join the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot?
Additional internet providers may join the California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot over time. RivcoConnect will update this page as new participating providers become available.
9. Which program should I apply for first?
We recommend starting with the California LifeLine Broadband Pilot to see if you qualify. If your internet provider does not participate in the pilot or if you need additional savings, ask you provider whether Federal Lifeline or another low-cost internet plan is available for your household.