Technology Access, Phone & Broadband

  • Tennessee Technology Access Program (TTAP)
    Statewide program designed to increase access to, and acquisition of, assistive technology devices and services. Through its four core programs: Funding Assistance, Device Demonstration, Device Loan and Device Reutilization, TTAP and a network of assistive technology centers help people with disabilities and their families find and get the tools that they need to live independent, productive lives where and how they choose.
    (833) 772-8347
    Email: TN.TTAP@tn.gov
    tn.gov/humanservices/ds/ttap

  • Lifeline
    Lowering the monthly cost of phone or internet service for eligible subscribers.
    usac.org/lifeline

  • Universal Service Administrative Co.
    The Universal Service Fund helps communities and people across the U.S. stay connected to the information, resources, and care they need.
    usac.org

  • Internet Essentials (from Xfinity)
    (855) 870-1311
    xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials

  • iCanConnect
    (800) 825-4595
    Program to assist individuals who have both vision and hearing loss with communications technology. To be eligible for iCanConnect, you must meet the program’s disability and income eligibility guidelines.
    icanconnect.org

  • Telecommunications Devices Access Program (TDAP)
    (800) 342-8359
    Designed to distribute appropriate telecommunications devices so that persons who have a disability may effectively use basic telephone service.
    tn.gov/tpuc

  • CapTel
    A telephone service that allows the user to speak, read captions and hear as they maintain business and personal telecommunications.
    captel.com/states/tennessee

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