If you’ve ever driven through the vast open expanses of Wyoming, you know that the state has a lot more antelopes than people. In fact, it has fewer people than any other state, fewer people than the District of Columbia, and even fewer than the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
But no matter how few people live in Wyoming, the simple fact of the matter is that it has its fair share of financially-struggling citizens.
The economy is better in Wyoming than it is in the rest of the nation — based on the fact that its unemployment rate is lower than the national rate — but those that doesn’t make life any easier for who are unemployed.
Luckily, the Lifeline free government cell phone program is now available to all of Wyoming’s needy city dwellers in Casper, Laramie, Cheyenne; available for residents of the state’s Native American lands; and available for those rugged individuals who live on farms and ranches in the state’s rural areas. And the same goes for the newer Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) free government internet plan. Put them together and it’s a double whammy against poverty.
Lifeline and ACP free government cell phone service providers in Wyoming
Unfortunately, there are only two free government cell phone providers in Wyoming. But both enTouch Wireless and Tempo Communications are large multi-state companies and you should be more than satisfied with either of them.
How to qualify for Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones in Wyoming
You may be eligible if you receive benefits from any of the following programs:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
- Veterans Pension and Survivor's Benefit.
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
- Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
- Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Lifeline Discount Companies in Wyoming
If you qualify for Lifeline Assistance, but you find that none of the companies offer free government cell phones where you live, you have another option. The companies below, while not offering free cell phone plans, do offer substantial Lifeline discounts off their regular mobile phone plans in Wyoming:
In Wyoming, you may also qualify if your Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. See chart below, with the math calculated for you:
Income Based Eligibility for Wyoming | ||
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Members in Household | Annual income | |
1 member | $18,347 | |
2 members | $24,719 | |
3 members | $31,091 | |
4 members | $37,463 | |
5 members | $43,835 | |
6 members | $50,207 | |
7 members | $56,579 | |
8 members | $62,951 | |
For each additional member add $6,372 annually |
How to qualify for an ACP free government phone and unlimited service in Wyoming
It’s even easier to qualify for ACP service than it is to qualify for Lifeline service. The USAC website spells it all out:
Consumers qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) through participation in Lifeline or a Lifeline-qualifying program, having an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, through participation in ACP-qualifying programs, such as the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program (including the Community Eligibility Provision), WIC, through award of a federal Pell Grant, or through participation in a participating service provider’s existing low-income program.
Wyoming is one of our most beautiful states and the combination of the Lifeline free government cell phone program and the ACP free government internet program are about to make it even more beautiful. Get a free smartphone, unlimited talk, unlimited texts, and maybe even unlimited internet. Get it today. Check out all the plans available in the Cowboy State and enroll now.
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Huck Gray says
I have a cell phone under the homeless program but it needs to be reactivated. How can I do this? *****@gmail.com.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’re not sure what you mean by “the homeless program.”
Freddie Royal says
I have a friend in Wyoming and she is low income and has no phone or access to internet. She does have a email but not active now because she has no way to use it. Is there someway I can do it for her on my phone? I live in Texas.
Free Government Cell Phones says
A little clarification is needed here, Freddie. What is it you want to do for your friend?
Beth says
So in the description you stated it is for residents in Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie. What about residents in Rock Springs and Green River, is it an option for families we have here? Thank you
RICHARD FORNSTROM says
I would like to be one in Wyoming to get the free cell phone. Hope it will work. Let me know.
Sign Richard FORNSTROM PINE BLUFFS WYOMING 82082
Samleta Begay says
How can I change my blue jay cell number to Riverton Wyoming? I don’t get cell phone service here..what or how can I do this? My number is 480.738.**** from Mesa Az..
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Blue Jay is not a provider in the state of Wyoming. You’ll have to call one of the providers listed above to get a new one.