Low-income telephone assistance is available to qualifying low-income Iowans as part of two federal support programs.  These programs, "Lifeline Assistance" and "Link-Up," are available through Griswold Cooperative Telephone Company.

"Lifeline" is a plan that assists qualified low-income Iowans by providing a monthly credit on their telephone bill.

"Link-Up" is an assistance plan that helps qualified low-income Iowans pay for the installation of basic telephone service by reducing connection charges by 50 percent, or $30, whichever is less.

Another feature of the Lifeline program enables qualified applicants to avoid paying a service deposit if they voluntarily agree to have long distance calling blocked from their telephone. 

Iowans who participate in one or more of the programs listed on the Low-Income Telephone Assistance Application are eligible for telephone assistance.

To apply for either or both of these low-income telephone assistance plans, applicants should complete the application and submit it to Griswold Cooperative Telephone Company.  We are located at 607 Main St. in Griswold or by mail P.O. Box 640 Griswold IA  51535.    

Click the following link for the Low-Income Telephone Assistance Application