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or PO Box K, Brownstown Indiana, 47220

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HOOKING UP YOUR TELEPHONE

Lifeline discount program and information



911 Dialing

When you dial 911, you will reach an appropriate emergency call center. 

Home Security Systems

Home security systems can be compatible with digital phone services. Contact your local home security professional for more information.

Faxing with Digital Phone Service

Successful faxing is largely dependent upon the internet speed and model of your fax machine. The upload/download speed should be no less than 256k. Fax Machines with an ethernet port work with greater consistency than older models. 

Directory Listings in the Local Phone Book

Simple directory listings are provided in most areas. Additional listings, Yellow Page listings, and complex Business listings are not supported in all areas. Contact us for more information. 

Subscriber Website Login

Forgotten passwords can be emailed to you if you enter a Password Recovery email address on your profile page. 

Your Username can be changed by your Phone Provider. Note: Stored voicemails will be lost when your username is reset. 

Voicemail Box

Your Voicemail Box has a 10-minute capacity limit. All messages will be stored until your Voicemail Box is full. At this point, all new messages will be blocked. 

Call Logs

All incoming and outgoing calls are stored for 3 months. Calls cannot be deleted from call logs. 

Call Block

When a telephone number has been added to your Call Block list, the caller will hear a message stating, “The party you are trying to reach is not accepting calls at this time,” when your number is dialed. 

Services is Not Working

Digital Phone Service is dependent upon a strong internet connection. If your internet service is interrupted, your phone will not work.

Cannot Make or Receive Calls

Some incoming and outgoing calls can be prohibited by the use of Advanced Features, such as Do Not Disturb and Anonymous Call Rejection. Ensure all features are properly set if you are having problems with incoming or outgoing calls. 

Call Quality
  • Choppy calls are usually caused by High Latency or Packet Loss. These symptoms can be caused by Internet Service Provider (ISP) problems, internet congestion, or heavy bandwidth usage (i.e., online gaming or file sharing).
    • High Latency occurs when it takes too long for the data to be transmitted over the internet connection.
    • Packet Loss occurs when information is lost over the internet connection.
  • Cordless phones can also be a source of Choppy Calls. Try using another phone. 
    • Static on the line can be caused by a loose plug, so check all your telephone, cords, and jacks.
    • Dropped calls are often the result of an interruption to your internet connection or ISP problems. 
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THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC PROGRAM THAT HELPS CONNECT
FAMILIES AND HOUSEHOLDS ON TRIBAL LANDS WHEN THEY ARE STRUGGLING TO AFFORD
INTERNET SERVICE.


WHAT IS IT?
The benefit provides:
• Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands;
• a $30/month discount for qualifying households that are not on qualifying Tribal lands; and
• a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet
purchased through a participating provider when the eligible household contributes at least $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

A household is eligible if one member of the household participates in any of the following Tribal specific programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.


OTHER WAYS TO QUALIFY
Households on Tribal lands can also qualify for the benefit if one member of the household has an income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or meets any of the following qualifications:
• Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline
• Is approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA
Community Eligibility Provision
• Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
• Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income program.