Communications Technology Program (CTP)

The Communications Technology Program (CTP) provides communications education and resources, as well as devices, such as amplified and captioned phones, smartphones and tablets, as well as notification systems, personal amplifiers, and specialized equipment. We also provide training to qualified Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals, and individuals with speech disabilities.

Submit the Online CTP Application (External Link)

Click here to download a printed copy of the application for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communications technology.

More Resources

Open the Technology Device Vendor Support Information (PDF) Open the Search Wireless Providers Sheet (Google Sheet) Open the Search Demonstration Centers & Equipment Vendors Sheet (Google Sheet)

Phone and Internet Assistance Lifeline

Open the Search Participating Companies Providing Service Directory (External Link) Open the Lifeline Service Application (External Link)

Lifeline – Universal Service Administrative Company

Income Eligibility

To be eligible to receive devices, your household income must be below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, as shown in the following table:

Number of persons in
a family/household

Maximum income

1

$63,840

2

$86,560

3

$109,280

4

$132,000

5

$154,720

6

$177,440

7

$200,160

8

$222,880

For each additional person, add $22,720.

Last updated January 2026