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NOTICE: Thanks to the new Emergency Broadband Benefits program, plans now include Unlimited Data! Enroll now while it lasts!
Q Link Wireless is a major player in the free government cell phone business and offers Lifeline Assistance in these states: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Q Link’s basic Use Your Own Phone plan includes 1000 minutes of talk per month, unlimited texting, pus 3GB data.
Of course, there are no activation fees, no credit checks and no long term contracts with any of the Q Link free government cell phone programs.
Q Link makes it easy if you need more minutes or add data to your plan, because you can buy more right online. These are not particularly attractive rates in our opinion, but they may work for you.
MINUTES
$1 for Unlimited Minutes for 1 day
Nationwide Coverage
Voicemail, Caller ID, Roaming & Texting
1 Service Days
$5 for 500 Minutes
Nationwide Coverage
Voicemail, Caller ID, Roaming & Texting
30 Service Days
$15 Unlimited Minutes
Nationwide Coverage
Voicemail, Caller ID, Roaming & Texting
DATA
$1 for 100MB of high-speed data in any 30-day period.
$5 for 500MB of high-speed data in any 30-day period.
$10 for 1GB of high-speed data in any 30-day period.
$20 for 2 GB of high-speed data in any 30-day period
$25 for 3 GB of high-speed data in any 30-day period.
$30 for 4 GB of high-speed data in any 90-day period.
$35 for 5 GB of high-speed data in any 90-day period.
$40 or Unlimited Data. Yes, that’s what we said. Absolutely unlimited.
BUNDLES
The $2 Data Bundle.
Get 100MB plus Unlimited Minutes & Text. 30 Service Days
The $5 Data Bundle
Get 500MB plus Unlimited Minutes & Text. 30 Service Days
The $10 Data Bundle.
Gets you 1GB data bundle, Unlimited Minutes & Text fill-up is good over the course of any 30 service period.
The $20 Data Bundle.
This bundle offers an additional 2GB of additional data PLUS unlimited minutes and texts. The only hitch is that you must use if all up in a 30 days period.
The $25 Data Bundle.
Comes with 3GB of data, plus unlimited minutes & unlimited texts. It’s all good for up to
30 Service Days
The $30 Data Bundle.
You get 4GB data, unlimited minutes & unlimited texts spread out over 30 service days
The $35 Data Bundle.
Get yourself a bundle with 5GB data, unlimited minutes, and unlimited texts in one 30 day service period.
The $40 Data Bundle
Q Link’s ultimate Unlimited Bundles comes with unlimited EVERYTHING — unlimited data, unlimited minutes & unlimited texts. The only thing that’s not unlimited is the service period, because it comes with a 30 day service limit.
International Plans
Q Link SLO offers International service, but you’ll need to check the comply’sd website to see which countries re oared in each package.
Contact:
Q Link Wireless
499 East Sheridan Street
Suite 300
Dania, FL 33004
855-754-6543
Website: QLinkWireless.com
Latest News Articles on Q Link Wireless:
Faron Harrison says
Q link ! Good phone service ! But very bad on customer relations ! Even the automated robots go home and go to bed for the night ! They definently have a shortage of real live human beings !ir you do not need to ask any questions ?
Q link is great 😎
Free Government Cell Phones says
Glad to see that someone is happy with their Q Link service.
c.j.moore says
I changed my email recently from *******@gmail.com to **********@gmail.com. hoping that not as many spam. i had a few personal issues with the [hone i was using, moto e, i would reather have a government issued phone. My name is Clinton Moore.
Free Government Cell Phones says
One tip, CJ: If you don’t want to get spam, don’t post your email address on public forums. If you want a free government cell phone, start by checking out all the plans available in your state at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Nicole Chandler says
Please I’m begging you to help me I have all of the information for you help please I never received anything they are charging me I don’t have the money for it I know thief is a way to track tablet N Chandler
Email address is *******@gmail.com
Free Government Cell Phones says
We are not a service provider, Nicole, so there’s nothing we can do to help you. How are they charging you? On a credit card? If so, dispute the charges immediately.
Christine G says
STAY away from QLink Wireless. Their coverage and service is horrible. I live in a rural area and the coverage with it was bad, but since last month, June 2021, I get NO coverage at all. My Dad has Assurance Wireless, another Lifeline Provider and in this area, and he’s getting excellent coverage. I know people paying top dollar with ATT or Verizon and I’m getting similar coverage to theirs in this rural area where the Towers are pretty far. I’ll be canceling QLink for good… GOOD RIDDANCE
Pat says
I didn’t order the Link, but I received a big envelope with a sim card in it, who ever ordered this, they put it in my sons name, and he don’t live here! I talked to him and and he said to open the envelope, I did, told him what it was, he said he didn’t order it! But he also said he might know who did! I tried to call this Qlink, all I get is how to get it started, that’s not why I been trying to get a hold of them, I just want to tell Qlink that, no one at my house did not order this packet, neither did my son. My son been out out of town since January of 2021, won’t be back in till August. I need to talk to someone at Qlink, not a computer! I tried everything number, and received nothing. I’ll give ya my email, I need for someone to get a hold of me back.this is very important! The person that ordered this, is not right in the head, it was my sons ex girlfriend, which is a trouble maker, and theiph, don’t want nothing to do with that crazy person, please I need to get a hold of a live person at Qlink. Hope you can help, My name is Pat, **********@gmail.com, thank you.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’re not Q Link so we can’t solve your problem, Pat. Based on the incredible number of unhappy readers who’ve left comments, it looks like Q Link is quickly going to hell in that proverbial hand basket.
Julie D Broussard says
ok i have a qlink cellphone i got from yall years ago and i cannot get it to work
Free Government Cell Phones says
Probably time for you to switch to a different service provider, Julie. Q Link appears to be going through some very tough times.
Loy Needham says
I just received a SIM card from qlink. I have wiped out the phone made sure it was unlocked called the original company made sure I had the unlock code unlocking was successful I have been trying to reach qlink through several different phone numbers that I have found online and none of them are in service how are you offering a phone service if you have no customer service lines needless to say I have a useless telephone right now thanks for the SIM card
Free Government Cell Phones says
The number of complaints we get about Q Link is getting crazy lately.
Michael Michael says
I didn’t get a phone. Please send another phone please
Free Government Cell Phones says
We are not your service provider, Michael. This is an independent informational website. Contact your service provider’s customer service team.
Hollie Anderson Jr says
u do not have a new sim card but phone not working
Free Government Cell Phones says
We would tell you to contact your service provider, but if you read dozens of comments below you will realize that getting in touch with Q Link may be tougher than you imagine. Good luck.
Jan garner says
Ya started a transfer on my phone and att turned my phone off and I have no phone . I need help getting my phone back on. Number is 903-303-****
Thank you
Jan gsrner
Free Government Cell Phones says
We didn’t start anything, Jan. We are not your service provider. This is an independent informational website.
Pamela Sampson says
+1318900 **** my daughter’s phone. Please stop charging my account. Pamela sampson
Free Government Cell Phones says
We are not charging anyone anything, Pamela. This is an independent informational website. You need to contact your service provider’s customer service team.
ralph says
why is qlink charging $10.01 for a FREE, paid for by us government..tablet? who do i report this to? oh..they said it would be refunded once aswell..help
Free Government Cell Phones says
Please send us a link to that sale item.
Here’s our guess off the tops of our heads, but we assume it is correct: The free government cell phone program offers, as it’s name implies, a free cell phone, not a free tablet. There is a considerable upgrade from a cell phone to a tablet and we would guess that accounts for the difference.
ralph says
trump provided for 1service 2 a phone and 3 a tablet , all free to qualifiers. why is qlink accepting me and opt-in ebb but saying i dont qualify for the phone
Henry says
I think a clarification is needed regarding the Lifeline program since its inception from 1985. The program is intended to provide broadband service to low income people. There is no provision to provide devices to access that service. Some providers MIGHT offer one in certain cases, but that is a big MAYBE. As for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) that offers a desktop, laptop, or tablet offer, the customer MUST pay at least over $10 and less than $50 for the device. It is NOT free. I have seen some of the laptop EBB offers and they are very old laptop technology with CPUs from Intel’s 2nd generation ICore CPU series. The most recent Intel iCore CPU is 11th generation. The others are Chromebooks (low in RAM and hard drive space). So the device you get from the EBB program is the ancient technology stuff from years ago.
The following is taken from QLink’s site which implies that NO phone is provided.
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What is the tablet offer?
EBB-eligible customers will receive a new tablets are part of the Emergency Broadband Benefit device discount. Customers are required to pay a co-pay of $10.01. This is a limited-time offer, subject to product availability & operated by the FCC.
Free Always On Plan (No contract, no monthly bills, no fees)
UNLIMITED Data
UNLIMITED Talk & Text
UNLIMITED Picture Messages
Voicemail & 3-Way Calling
Emergency Service Calls to 911
Access to 10 Million FREE Wi-Fi Locations
Keep Your Phone & Number
FREE SIM Card & Activation
NEW Tablet <—– not free tablet
Offer includes Lifeline plan and Emergency
Broadband Benefit plan for eligible customers.
FREE Cell Phone Service every month with: <——— not free phone, you must BYOD or buy one
UNLIMITED DATA
UNLIMITED MINUTES
UNLIMITED TEXT
In addition, Free Lifeline service includes:
Nationwide Calling
Voicemail
Ability to Connect to Wi-Fi
Caller ID
3 Way Calling
Call Waiting
Free Domestic Roaming
Free 911
411 Directory Assistance
Text & Picture Messaging
What phones does Q Link offer? Can I upgrade my phone?
Q Link Members are eligible to purchase from our inventory of extremely discounted Android Smartphones! Our inventory is based entirely upon stock and availability, meaning what we offer varies from one month to the next. Check back often!
While we can’t tell you the exact brand and style phone we will always have in stock, we can assure you that you’ll always be able to enjoy the latest smartphone features including:
UNLIMITED Text & picture message
UNLIMITED Data for email and apps
GPS capability for use with Map and Directions apps
A mobile browser to surf the web, and more
A built-in digital camera
Touchscreen interface
Bluetooth capability (can be used with third-party wearables, such as a smartwatch!)
The ability to use mobile payment features (Wallet, GooglePay, Zelle, Venmo or CashApp)
Engage with friends, family and brands on social media.
If you read the fine print, the tablet is NOT free. There is NO free phone listed in the program. Only the service is free. The Lifeline provider is only giving you access to the invisible tower waves passing through the air. Nothing else is provided. You might get a free phone or device out the "goodness of their heart", but, don't bet on it.
Belia says
GRACIAS OR PROEVEER A LAS PERSONAS QUE REALENTE LO OCUPAMOS MAS POR SALUD MEDIICA Y POR SER DE BAIS RECURSO
GRACIAS
Free Government Cell Phones says
Google Translate didn’t do the best job translating your message, Bella, but de nada.
Joseph Gragg says
I was told put sim card in make call but it’s not working
Free Government Cell Phones says
Q Link got raided by the FBI yesterday, so we do not expect your problems to be solved anytime soon. Looks like it may be time to switch service providers ASAP.
Here’s where you can find all the companies and plans offered in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
And here’s an article that tells you how to make the switch:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
Henry says
No entiendo su declaración
Henry says
My Spanish is really rusty now, but I think the English translation of the Spanish statement is the following:
Thank you for providing to the general public what is the “real deal” for medical health and basic resource.
Lisa Alexander says
I have been apart of the Q link family about a month and a half, I have no wifi or internet in my home with a family of 5, 2 are special needs kids,phone with data is all one of them can do is surf the web and so forth,because she’s 17 and has never been able to walk, she was born with a birth defect, my qlink phone has hardly any internet connection,this whole time and when it does connect every now and then, it takes google most the day to open the web,play games or whatever,every time I get a call ,it drops,or I maybe can hear the other person say 3 words and it goes in and out, they can hear me but I can’t hear them. I need to know what to do. The phone I’m using is brand new , never been activated until I received my q link sim, it is a moto G9 play, can some one please help me?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Q Link is getting terrible reviews lately, but we would still suggest that you start off by calling customer service at 6-1-1 on your free government cell phone to speak to customer service.
Andrew R Barbay says
try contacting Qlink and find out
Steven says
Q Link is not the phone company it used to be. The customer service is one of the worst companies I have ever had the “pleasure” of dealing with. Today I go to make a phone call after months of my phone working perfectly fine and all the sudden now, I am getting a message that says “The service you are attempting to use is either restricted or unavailable” if im not on hold for hours at a time (mind you, I do work) I can’t make calls now and I called customer service never got a clear answer why my calls aren’t working all the sudden and that I have to wait 48 to 72 hours for service to be restored. What if I have an emergency?! This phone company has been nothing but disappointing to say the very least. Save yourself time and stress and go with another company if you can!
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’d love to know what’s going on at Q Link. Our readers’ comments in the last few months have been devastating.
Patrick Johnson says
I have had Qlink for over five years, and they sent me a new sims card for my phone and now it doesn’t work at all. I can’t make calls or receive calls. And everytime I call the company I have to hold for two to three hours at a time. They are turning out to be the worst company ever.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Something seems to have gone horribly wrong at Q Link. We have been getting nothing but complaints about the company, its phones, and its customer service lately.
Christy Andrews says
I have the same problem with clink. Can’t call or text since the new Sim card was sent to me.
Free Government Cell Phones says
The Q Link complaints continue to pile up.
SHERRIE MILLER says
It’s safe I have been call them for two months and no one has answers. I have had my phone for a year and now my phone has act up and I have call and call and set on hole for 2 hours and they don’t answer this is sad
SHERRIE MILLER says
I don’t mean its safe it’s bad
Free Government Cell Phones says
The complaints about Q Link continue to flood in.
Michelle purvis miller says
My husband had a lifeline phone we think it was through safelink. He had to pay $20 for it when he got lifeline services but he got unlimited talk and text and some data. He had this plan for several months without issue untl he dropped and totally broke phone screen. We ordered a new phone which cost us double the cost of original but when we tried to turn on phone and transfer personal info to new phone we were told we only had 250 min a month by one guy and 350 a month by another both saying we have never had unllimited min ,very rudely I might ad, and we did. We never had any issues until he broke phone screen and now we cant seem to get the same plan we had . Safelink told us they dont even do unlimited plans andit says online everywhere that they do so how camin I go back and get my phone on with my original plan?how can i prove i þçdid have unlimited min?
Free Government Cell Phones says
As you can see on our Safelink Page, the company clearly offers unlimited plans, but there’s a catch. If you get your phone from them there are unlimited plans available. But if you only get a SIM card, the plans are limited to 350 minutes. Seems backwards, doesn’t it?
angie padilla says
I have had my phone like 2wks. I can’t activate it. I’ve tried. I don’t think it’s the right SIM card either. My goodness I can’t get it to activate. My main problem is trying to contact the company. I’ve tried calling but they stay so long to answer. I have to hang up because I have to answer my other calls, I have other things to do. I can’t believe the customer service, it socks. Can someone plz tell me how I can get help.
Free Government Cell Phones says
It seems like something odd is going on at Q Link. Negative comments have soared in the last few weeks.
jeremy says
please everyone….do not choose qlink as your provider. i am a member currently and it has been a real pain just trying to contact them to let them know that my 2 year old phone needs replaced and that their new 5g sim card package i received had the sim card already popped out of the credit card like holder it comes in and was missing. now i have no service
Ralph Hunter says
I tried to get service from Qlink but I have had à really hàrd time for 2 moñths I have had 3 TBI brain injuries I have had Life line service before but now I have ñot been approved I am in every gov. Program Ralph Hunter why not?
Free Government Cell Phones says
No way for us to know what the problem is, Ralph. Have you actually spoken to customer service to ask the question?
Gloria spivey says
My phone is not working it says for me to get ahold of Sprint I don’t know it says it sent me a replacement phone which I did not order and which I did not get so now my phone won’t work please get us my phone number is 515-943-**** please help me out with this l
Free Government Cell Phones says
Have you spoken to your service provider’s customer service.
pat mccoy says
iam tryingf to find out my phone and why i cant find my account on theinternet
Free Government Cell Phones says
Have you spoken to your service provider, Pat.
jack says
What is Puk code for Q Link?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Contact your service provider’s customer service team, Jack.
randy mcdowell says
I tried to access my voice mail and was told that the last four numbers of my phone number 3612 is not my pass code. I have used 3612. all the time and now the recording says it not correct please help I called and was told thaty waiting time would be 200 minutes by that time my battery will be dead
Free Government Cell Phones says
Don’t know what to tell you, Randy. You’ll need to speak to your provider’s customer service team. The only other option we can think of is for you to switch service providers and then the new one will give you a free smart phone.
Anna Czako says
Says 24 hr tech support for qlink. Can’t get anyone live. Need puk for sim asap
Free Government Cell Phones says
We are not your service provider, Anna, so we cannot help you with your PUK. But here’s an article that may help:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/what-is-a-puk-code-and-how-do-you-find-it
Roger Healey says
How do I change to another free government cell phone service? What is the procedure?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Here’s an article that tells you exactly what steps to take:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
Cynthia Mendoza says
I’ve had an account for years with Qlink and they said it was time for me to recertify through an Email. I gave them my personal info by logging in . what can i do about that
Free Government Cell Phones says
Did it recertify you? Are you happy with your service?
Roger Healey says
QLink is a terrible service. I did notget a smart phone, or any kind of free phone from QLink. I had to buy my own smart phone. QLink web site said my smart phone was compatible. It was not. QLink customer service is almost worthless. It is hard to get a hold of anybody how is competent to answer my questions.
samuel hatfield says
samuel hatfield samuelhatfield100@gmail.com i need one of your phones plz thank you
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’re not Q Link, Sam. This is an independent informational website. You need to contact the company directly using the contact info we provide in the article above.