Local Services

Local telephone and fiber optic internet services for Lismore and the surrounding area.

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    Local Telephone Services

    Lismore Telephone offers the following with local telephone service:

  • Call Waiting
  • Speed Calling
  • VoiceMail
  • Call Forwarding
  • Three-Way Calling

Lismore Telephone now offers long-distance service.

  • Lismore Telephone Fiber Optic Internet Rates

    Available throughout Lismore & the surrounding area.

Backup Battery

Many of today's advanced home phone services require backup battery power to continue functioning during a power outage. To avoid a disruption of home voice service during an outage – and to maintain the ability to connect to 911 emergency services – we at Lismore Coop Telephone Co. offer you the option of purchasing backup power for your home phones.

How to Get One

If you have any questions or simply want to purchase a backup battery through us, please call (507) 472-8748 or use the link provided below. Our 8-hour backup batteries cost approximately $30.00 can be picked up at our business office.

If you do not feel comfortable installing your own battery, please call us to make an appointment, and we would be happy to assist you. However, please note that there may be a charge for this service.

Lifeline Program

 

Federal assistance to help eligible households afford telephone and broadband services.

 

You may be eligible for assistance in paying your telephone bill if you receive benefits from certain low-income assistance programs.

The Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program Benefit is Available to Recipients of:

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    Medicaid (Medical Assistance)

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    SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

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    Veteran's Pension Benefits

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    SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

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    Income is Below 135% of the Federal Poverty Level

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    Tribal Lands

Program Discounts

$5.25/Month

Voice telephone service discount.

$9.25/Month

Qualified broadband service discount.

Tribal Programs

Additional discounts are available for those living on Tribal Lands. Link-up assists with installation and setup charges, and additional Lifeline discounts are available for those receiving:

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    Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance

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    Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

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    Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR)

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    Tribal Head Start (for Households That Meet Qualifying Income Standards)

The Lifeline program has been streamlined, and eligible customers are limited to one wireline or wireless phone or Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS) per qualified household.

For More Information or to Apply

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Or apply online through the USAC Lifeline portal.

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