Low-Income Programs

Availability

The low-income programs are available to income-qualified, full-time, permanent residences taking internet service from Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications.

Participation Qualifications and Conditions

All participating customers must qualify with the following income guidelines:

Number in Household Maximum Annual Income*
1 $29,735
2 $40,185
3 $50,635
4 $61,085
5 $71,535
6 $81,985
For each additional household member add $10,450/yr.

*Income levels are based on 190% of the Federal Poverty Level and are subject to change each year.

Proof of income must be current to within 6 weeks of application date.

In PST service areas not funded by CASF or FFA grants, qualifying customers will be provided assistance on a first-come, first-served basis, up to 200 participants.

Terms and Conditions

  • Customer’s account must remain current (no past due balance or unpaid deposits) during the duration of service in order to continue to receive the discounted rate.
  • The person who applies for assistance must be a full-time, permanent resident at the service address and be the PST customer of record.
  • In PST service areas not funded by CASF or FFA grants, qualifying customers will be provided assistance on a first-come, first-served basis, up to 200 participants.

Program Discounts

  • In CASF and FFA Grant-Funded PST Service Areas:
    Download Speed Monthly Price
    500 Mbps $15.00
    1 Gbps $25.00
  • In PST service areas not funded by CASF grants, customers may receive a monthly discount of $25.
    Download Speed Monthly Price
    500 Mbps $54.00
    1 Gbps $74.00


Contact us to determine which program you may qualify for at (800) 221-3474 or (530) 832-4126.

Enrollment and Certification

Customers may apply by mail or may call for application assistance.
Program enrollment will need to be re-certified annually at the beginning
of each calendar year.

For questions or more information, please call Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications at (800) 221-3474 or (530) 832-4126 or email info@pst.coop.