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What is Lifeline phone service?

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The Lifeline phone service is a government mandated and sponsored program that provides qualified consumers with discounted (often free) monthly telephone service. It can be either a home landline or a cell phone.

If you qualify for the Lifeline program, you can save a minimum of $10 on your monthly phone bills. Please note that your savings depends on which state you live in and which phone companies offer this service in your area. You can find out if additional discounts are available by contacting your state’s public utility commission.

As it relates to the free cell phone service from the companies you see on this website, this is the specific program that pays the cell phone companies like Safelink Wireless, Assurance Wireless and ReachOut Wireless to provide you with free monthly service on your phone. It’s the Link-Up program that pays the companies for the phones.

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  1. Joeann Ramey says

    December 1, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    How do i port out from NewPhone Wireless?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      December 2, 2016 at 12:45 am

      It’s pretty easy to switch from one free government cell phone company to another, Joeann. Here’s an article that tells you now to do it:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers

      Reply
  2. Amber Wellman says

    August 11, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    Can I get a discount on my Verizon Wireless phone? I live in Washington state and my family receives Indian Health and Assistance.

    Reply
  3. Lana says

    March 28, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    I had a safelink for almost 4 years and it was stopped Oct 2014..I dont know why as I CANNOT call Im deaf..I did get the yellowvenvelope and NOTHING changed..I am disabled with cerebal palsy,am getting food stamps.am on Section 8 low income housing..I did write to safelink in florida,NOBODY is living with me. I need a new phone as I dropped it on a sidewalk. Lana ***** **** Clark apt Sioux City Iowa 51104 Are you going to help me I have also written to tracfone,safelink,assuran c e,

    Reply
  4. Gary says

    May 6, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    To Jacky O. Go to menu. Then go to Settings & Tools. Scroll down to Phone Info and #1 is My Phone Number. Have you tried going to FAQ section for other possible answers?

    Reply
  5. jacqueline osborn says

    April 16, 2013 at 4:56 am

    How do I know when my minutes have been added. They are suppose to be added on the 16th of every month & as of yet, they have not been. Also, how do I find my phone number? I have other questions I need help with, but don’t know how to go about getting it!

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  6. jacqueline osborn says

    April 16, 2013 at 4:53 am

    How do I know when my minutes for the month have been applied? How do I find my phone numbers? I have other questions but don’t know how to get any help?

    Reply
  7. Hi My name is Barb Hoffpauir says

    February 11, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    Hi Sev My name is Barbara Hoffpauir I’m 49 and live in Springfield Mo, I don”t sign,I can bearly spell and will be moving to KC Mo soon God Bless

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  8. Severino Abuyen says

    July 3, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Hi My name is Severino Abuyen. I here in Delano,California. I am deaf, 48, and American Sign Language.

    I ask you. I go to doctor sometimes. I can’t hear and My mom with me at doctor spoke….. I want to interpeter in Video Phone this is laptop…… I can text/pic/video messages, chat online internet, and call i711.com interpeter to call hearing. Ps I am looking forward to hearing from you. 🙂

    Thank you,
    Sev Abuyen

    Reply
  9. Severino Abuyen says

    July 3, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Hi My name is Severino Abuyen. I here in Delano,California. I am deaf, 48, and American Sign Language.

    I ask you. I go to doctor sometimes. I can’t hear and My mom with me at doctor spoke….. I want to interpeter in Video Phone this is laptop…… I can text/pic/video messages, chat online internet, and call i711.com interpeter to call hearing. Ps I am looking forward to hearing from you. 🙂

    Thank you,
    Sev Abuyen Hi My name is Severino Abuyen. I here in Delano,California. I am deaf, 48, and American Sign Language.

    I ask you. I go to doctor sometimes. I can’t hear and My mom with me at doctor spoke….. I want to interpeter in Video Phone this is laptop…… I can text/pic/video messages, chat online internet, and call i711.com interpeter. Ps I am looking forward to hearing from you. 🙂

    Thank you,
    Sev Abuyen

    Reply
  10. TOWANDA JOHNSON says

    September 22, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    i received a lifeline phone that is defect number is not working what should i do i need the phone but number 8 wil not work..

    Reply
    • David says

      August 27, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      how do i get internet on my G R cell phone

      Reply
      • Free Government Cell Phones says

        August 27, 2014 at 9:07 pm

        What is a G R cell phone?

        Reply

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