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Gulf Coast Wireless is now offering free government cell phones only in West Virginia. But the company’s website promises that they’re coming soon to California, Mississippi, New Jersey and Maine. (We’ll let you know as soon as they add those states.)
The Gulf Coast free government cell phone plan gives you a free cell phone with 100 or 250 free minutes every month (see details below). While that doesn’t stack up to the 500 or 1000 minutes offered by other companies in other states, it’s tough to complain about it as long as it’s free. The program also offers free caller ID, free call waiting, and free voicemail. And Gulf Coast promises that it requires “no deposit, no credit check and no hassles.” We’d also add that there’s no connection fee.
Gulf Coast also offers a referral program that lets you earn bonus minutes: Just tell your friends and family about the company’s free government cell phone program and they’ll add 100 free minutes to your account for everyone who enrolls in the program. That’s a great way to make your minutes last even longer.
We’re happy to quote one section of the Gulf Coast website because we think it perfectly expresses the importance of the Lifeline Assistance program:
“Wireless service is considered a necessity for daily modern life. Yet the cost of starting and maintaining such service may be too high for some consumers.” Well said, Gulf Coast. A cell phone is, indeed, a necessity in today’s world and income-challenged Americans who get the phones will surely find them invaluable aids in contacting potential employers, staying in touch with parents and children, and in reaching medical professionals in times in emergency situations.
Gulf Coast Wireless Phone Plans
Gulf Coast Lifeline Wireless Plans:
Lifeline 100 Minutes* – Free Monthly(*With Rollover & Texting): $0.00
Lifeline 250 Minutes – Free Monthly (*No Rollover/No Texting): $0.00
Even if you don’t qualify for a free government cell phone from Lifeline Assistance, Gulf Coast has a couple very affordable plans for you:
Gulf Coast Non-Lifeline Wireless Plans
Non-Lifeline 100 Minutes (*With Rollover & Texting): $9.25
Non-Lifeline 250 Minutes (*No Rollover/No Texting): $9.25
*All customers will be signed up on the 100 minute package unless otherwise requested.
Gulf Coast realizes that 100 or even 250 minutes per month may not be enough. So they’ve put together some programs that allow you to purchase extra minutes at very affordable rates. Take a look:
Additional Minutes:
100 Anytime Additional Minutes: $5.00
225 Anytime Additional Minutes: $10.00
500 Anytime Additional Minutes: $20.00
Unlimited Minutes: $30.00
**All voice packages come with texting at a 3 to 1 ratio (3texts per 1 minute of voice)
Contact:
Gulf Coast Wireless
PO Box 831657
Ocala, Florida 34483-2348
855-574-2033
gulfcoastwirelessphones.com (NOTE: Website not responding, not sure status of company)
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