According to recent news reports, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is getting his state’s budget problems under control and its economy is turning around, but the Badger State still plenty of needy residents who will be happy to learn that Assurance Wireless is now doing business in the land of cheese.
Eligible residents can now receive a free government cell phone and 250 free voice minutes per month. This, of course, will be an immense aid in helping them land jobs, keep in touch with vital medical providers, and reduce the fear of being out of touch during other emergency situations.
In case you haven’t heard of Assurance Wireless, it’s one of the nation’s leading providers of free government cell phones under the Lifeline Assistance program.
Improved economy or not, the stats are startling and emphasize the need for the Lifeline Assistance program in the Badger State. More than 200,000 of its residents are still unemployed and a shocking 19% fall below the federal poverty line.
In an Assurance Wireless press release, Grace Boehm, the company’s Director of Strategy & Business Planning, said, “As Assurance Wireless has been approved to offer service in more states, we are proud to help more and more customers stay connected to potential employers, medical and childcare providers. We look forward to providing this same type of assistance to eligible Wisconsin residents who need support and resources during what continue to be rough economic times for many.”
The Lifeline Assistance program is funded by the Universal Service Fund, which was created to ensure that phone and internet services are available to low-income Americans at affordable prices. And in the case of cell phones, “affordable” means absolutely free.
To be eligible for a free government cell phone through Assurance Wireless you must already participate in Medicaid, Food Stamps/SNAP, Supplemental Security Income/SSI, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families/TANF, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program/LIHEAP, Section 8 Housing or The National School Lunch Program’s Free Lunch Program (NSL). Even if you don’t participate in one of those programs, you can still qualify if your household income is low enough.
What, exactly, does the Assurance Wireless free government cell phone offer its customers? A lot more than you may have expected. You get a free cell phone, 250 free minutes per month, voice mail, call waiting, caller ID and 911 access in case of emergencies. You can purchase additional minutes, texting, international calling and more.
If you think you’re eligible, you can apply by calling Assurance Wireless or visiting their website.
Now that Assurance Wireless is available in Wisconsin, its service is now available in 32 states and territories — Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
michael james kinney says
i had a phone through safelink, had problem with it, and they would not replace it, i am on social security, and can not afford a phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
After you’ve been with your current service provider for a total of 60 days, you can switch to any other service provider you want. Here’s an article that tells you exactly how to make the switch:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
Ruby hodge says
I’m a widower at 77 year old. My income is 1349.00 each month. I get government stock eh month. Do I qualify for a government cell phone.?
Karrie Johnson says
Please let me know this program works?
Thank you,
Karrie Johnson
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/
Laura says
need new one, that is not preowned by anyone else please.!!! Lost the one i just gt through Qlink., if possible would like unlimited everything, talk text & web
vicki says
I agree, I end up at the same spot every time. Where to click to continue? Can you help me out here!
Pam says
This is not a very user friendly web site. I keep ending up in the same spot. Here I am, college degree in computer science and guess what? I am very frustrated.
Jamie says
I applied for receiving a cell phone. I sent in the information required and have yet to receive anything yet. Could you please update me on the status of it?
Marilyn Miron says
My husband applied for a phone, was accepted and 2 wks ago I was told it was mailed. We have seen neither hide nor hair of it. Any help would be appreciated.
melissa wild says
i also agree it is very confusing how do you even apply for the state phone the website makes no sense can someone help please…
Rhonda K . Egger says
Your web site is so confusing i can not make heads or tales of it . Please give me some assistance on how to apply. Thank You.