First and foremost, you will need to satisfy income-based (up to 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines) or program-based (Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, etc.) eligibility conditions. If you don’t satisfy these conditions, you will fail to apply for Link Up. There are also rules that vary by state.

Go to the National Verifier or the FCC website to find a phone company in your state that provides Link Up benefits. There are a lot of options, you can make a comparison.

Collect documents like pay stubs, tax returns or letters from benefit program enrollment. You can apply online, by mail, or with your chosen official.

Your provider will assist in activating the discount (it's worth up to $30 off on the initial setup fee; it's worth up to $100 on tribal lands).