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ReachOut Wireless is the third largest company in America that gives out free phones to the financially disadvantaged, compliments of the federal government’s Lifeline Assistance program. Like many of the companies, Reachout Wireless provides 250 minutes of voice calling (350 in Oklahoma and unlimited in California) in the states listed below. Other than California, each text sent or received counts as one minute of your allowance.
California Plan: In California, eligible residents get a significantly better deal. Similar to what other major phone vendors are doing in the state, both voice and text usage is unlimited. That’s right, unlimited calling and unlimited texting. Several other California companies also offer this plan so if you live in the Golden State be sure to Click Here to review all of them.
Reachout offers other Lifeline plans that are not free, in each state. You can find information about these on their website (when their current “Under Construction” Lifeline pages are replaced by plan info). In California, these upgraded plans offer various limits of data usage.
Free government cell phone companies have to qualify state-by-state. Currently, ReachOut has been approved to offer the LifeLine cell phone in 30 states. If you live in any of the following states you may be able to get a phone from them: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Aside from living in the right state, you will have to qualify. It’s simple to know if you qualify. The easiest way is if you already receive assistance from any one of the following government programs:
- Medicaid
- Food Stamps
- Supplemental Security Income (also know as SSI)
- Section 8 Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF)
- National School Lunch Program’s Free Lunch
If you are eligible through one of these programs (and perhaps others — check your state page), it’s really easy to complete the application. You merely have to sign under penalty of perjury that you are on the program. There is no submission of proof required.
And you can also qualify by a low-income status. If your total household income is below between 135-150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, depending upon what state you are in, you can qualify. You’ll have to submit some proof of income with this type of application.
Cell phones from ReachOut Wireless offer the following features:
- 3-Way Calling
- Call Forwarding
- Caller ID
- Call Waiting
- International Long Distance
- Select Text Messaging
- Voice Mail
For a small fee monthly fee, you can also upgrade your phone and your services.
Before you call ReachOut Wireless be sure to go to your state and see who all the vendors are there. You are likely to have several choices, and you’ll be able to choose the plan that best suits your needs.
Be Sure to Compare Reachout Wireless with Other Options in Your State
Reachout Wireless is just one of the many free cell phone providers in your state. Quite a few states have over a dozen cell phone providers to choose from, with all have at least several. Plans and phone choices often vary substantially between providers and you owe it to yourself to look at them all. To begin your comparison shopping, please see our state-by-state phone providers page and click on your state.
The free plan limits you to 250 minutes per month, but you can buy more. We’ve created a page that thoroughly covers this subject here: ReachOut Wireless Minutes.
ReachOut Wireless is a company of Nexus Communications.
Contact Reachout Wireless
DO NOT CONTACT REACHOUT WIRELESS — THEY ARE OUT OF BUSINESS
Nexus Communications, Inc.
P.O. Box 247168
Columbus, OH 43224
Enrollment Support: 1-877-870-9444
Technical Support: 1-888-820-6587
Customer Service: 1-877-870-9222
Fax: 1-877-870-9333
Andrea says
Do u by any chance know who is handling the security breach for reachout since it went out of business
Free Government Cell Phones says
Most ReachOut customers were moved over to enTouch. If you are a customer, you can just dial 6-1-1 on your free government cell phone and the company you are enrolled with will answer.
Naglaa Youssef says
My mom’s social security was used to open up 2 lines and the police said she needs something from Reach out Wireless to show concrete evidence and the credit report was not enough so how do we begin to file a police report on her behalf. Also, how do we stop this from happening because who knows how many more lines will be opened in her name and social security?
Free Government Cell Phones says
ReachOut Wireless has been out of business for a number of years now, Naglaa. So what you describe goes far beyond the free government cell phone program. Here’s an article that tells you exactly how to handle fraud in the program:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/report-lifeline-assistance-fraud-abuse-waste
Stacy L Hoeft says
I have the same issue. They set up one with my social also. I am reporting it to the Federal trade commission on Identity theft dot gov
Richard Moran says
My Dad has the reach out free low income cell , was wondering if it was still in service he is 88 yrs old and said he didn’t think it wS working right here is the phone number you gave him years ago . Please let me know we are trying to get his phone charge and see if it is still working 1-316-239-**** Thank You Marcia Gough ********@usd413.org
Free Government Cell Phones says
ReachOut went out of business years ago and most of its customers were taken over by enTouch Wireless. There’s no way for us to know if your dad was one of those customers. By the way “we” are not ReachOut nor enTouch. This is an independent informational website.
If your dad’s phone isn’t working, it may be time to switch to a different Lifeline free government cell phone service provider. If his phone has been inactive for 30 days or more he has probably had his service cancelled. You can find a complete list of all the service providers in your state at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Angee Yingling says
So I believe someone has used my social security number to get a phone
Please contact me or let me know how to contact you to check this out. This company showed up on my credit scan and I do not have account with you. I do have last four of phone number
Free Government Cell Phones says
Check below and you’ll see that a number of people have fallen victim to this scam recently. ReachOut Wireless went out of business several years ago and we have no idea who is operating this new site that uses the ReachOut name. You need to report this immediately.
Margaret Taylor says
How can i reach out to someone my social security number and old address was used for reach out wireless?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Read the first few comments below, Margaret. The real ReachOut went out of business years ago. There appears to be a fraudulent ReachOut website that is scamming a lot of people. Contact the police and credit bureaus.
Benderchiq says
Report it to who?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Credit bureaus. Local police. Credit card companies. Your bank.
Kristy says
Hello,
I am having the same issue as the last comment posted from Tiffiney Byrd. I received an alert on my credit summary that my SS# was compromised and the Breached Site was ReachOut Wireless. The date found is April 9, 2020. The Identity information given is a girls name whom is not me with a phone number of 706-526-**** an e-mail address and an address out of Georgia. I live in Florida and have never lived in Georgia. If you could please try to look into this as it has obviously happened more than once using this sites name. Hopefully it can be stopped before too many people are affected. I am taking care of it on my end and I will be reporting it to the Economic Crimes department within the Sheriff’s Office I work for. If you need additional information please feel free to contact me through the e-mail I provided. I would be happy to give you the name of the person, e-mail and address given. Thank you for your time and I hope we can resolve this issue.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We don’t know for sure, but the ReachOut website looks like a scam. If we’re wrong and someone from ReachOut would like to contact us, we’ll be happy to correct the record.
Clar says
I was affected by this same situation but phone is on with a different company in my name and social security number. The telephone number is 318307**** zip code was 71261 with StraightTalk Wireless it was a Motorola XT2005DL they activated the service back in December 27,2019. Added minutes to the phone on the 12 of April 2020. But on credit report it says it’s a Reachout Wireless phone in my name. I will get this further investigated due to my personal information and identity is being used as fraud and identity theft.
Free Government Cell Phones says
You go get ‘em, Clar. Please do us (and our readers) a huge favor and report back what you learn.
Sharronna says
I also received an alert from credit company that Reach Out wireless is using my old address ssn and old phone number. The date was April 9th same as the alert you received. I got the same alert from two companies saying my ssn was compromised by Reachout wireless. What do I do? Please how do I report?
Tiffiney byrd says
Hi there to whom this may concern you guys pop up on my credit report under dark web, the address is a address that I haven’t live in over 10 years ago. Not sure how it’s who live there but it’s not me how do I fix this problem?
Free Government Cell Phones says
“We” don’t pop up anywhere because we are not a service provider, Tiffiney. This is an independent informational website.
Tiffiney byrd says
No need to be rude about it, this is the site ReachOut wireless link to can you redirect me to them please and thanks you
Free Government Cell Phones says
There was nothing rude about our comment, Tiffiney. ReachOut Wireless has been out of business for years. Any site that claims to be ReachOut is not the real ReachOut. Please tell us where you found a link from ReachOut Wireless to this site. We’d like to investigate this.
Sharronna says
I received 4 alerts from 2 credit companies that my ssn was compromised April 9th and found on the dark web which was my old address 14 years ago my old phone number and my name along with social from Reach Out wireless. This company been out of business long time ago why is my information being compromised?
Free Government Cell Phones says
We are currently preparing a story about the “ReachOut” website which appears to be a scam. Look below and you’ll see a number of other people who’ve complained about it.
marvin L cunningham says
can i get the phone with ATT service
Free Government Cell Phones says
No. AT&T does not participate in the free government cell phone program.
chester kloster says
why was my phone shout off you goofed just drop me from the phone servis you people do not know what you are doing cant bleave you turned off my phone after spending all day yesterday trying to fix this ore you all nuts
Free Government Cell Phones says
ReachOut has been out of business for a couple of years now. Whoever took over your service (probably enTouch Wireless) it responsible. BUT NOT US BECAUSE WE ARE NOT A FREE GOVERNMENT CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER. This is an independent informational website. Why was your service discontinued? Did you do your annual recertification? Did you move to a different address? There are a thousand reasons it could have been discontinued.
Julian Glanton says
Why is there a phone in my name without my consent
Free Government Cell Phones says
No way for us to know, Julian. But we can assure you that there’s no phone in your name with ReachOut because they went out of business years ago.
Annetta Macklin says
I just moved and I lost my phone how do I get a new phone ?
Free Government Cell Phones says
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/i-lost-my-phone-how-do-i-get-a-replacement
Freddie says
Posty I work from ReachOut wireless in Albany Georgia customer service call center someone won’t be a phone activated and call me back thank you
Free Government Cell Phones says
If we had to guess, Freddie, we’d say that no one will call you back because your comments are incomprehensible.
Stephen Cheatwood says
Comment text area required why can’t I get a free phone I get Social Security I get food stamps Why cannot Get The application completed
Free Government Cell Phones says
ReachOut is no longer part of the free government cell phone program, Stephen. Try enrolling with a different company. Here’s where you can find a complete list of companies offering Lifeline free government cell phone plans in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Renna says
I would like to find out how I can obtain my phone records through Reachout Wireless. I had a free phone through them and I know they went out of business. Is there anyway I can get my phone records? Thanks.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Unfortunately, we know of no way to get those records, Renna. Here’s one thought: Try contacting the USAC, the organization that governs the free government cell phone industry. Its website is usac.org.
Amanda penix says
I have no call service any where I go. WHY??
I can only send text. It drops all call I try to make or disconnects me.
Free Government Cell Phones says
You left this message on our ReachOut Wireless page, Amanda. If you’re a ReachOut customer, you should know that they went out of business months ago. You should try enrolling with a new Lifeline free government cell phone company. You can find a full list of the companies offering the Lifeline plan in your state, and each companies contact info, on the following page:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
velvet Rock says
I am looking for a government phone no cost to me I do have medicine and food stamps to please help me with a government phone tku
Free Government Cell Phones says
To find a service provider, begin by clicking your state on our States Selection page, and then you will see a list of providers who can help you.
kevin says
hi i want to sign up for an obama phone my question is how can i get an iphone 4 or htc phone please email me back ty
Free Government Cell Phones says
We can’t email you back, Kevin, just because of the sheer volume of questions and comments we receive each day. But the only way to assure that you’ll get a specific phone is to pay for an upgrade. Here’s an article that tells you about the smartphone upgrade policies of each of the major Lifeline free government cell phone companies. It should help answer your question:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/which-lifeline-cell-phone-companies-offer-smartphones
Stan says
Looks like ReachOut Wireless isn’t out of business.
http://reach-out-wireless.com/
Free Government Cell Phones says
No, Reachout Wireless is out of business. That’s a website designed by someone to pretend they are Reachout, hoping you’ll click around and click on the ads.
Momo R.W. says
I have a question and sorry to bother you when your busy, but can the free government phone reach out to other countries like Grenada?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Each company has different rules and regulations regarding “roaming.” Here’s an article that tells you the policies of all the leading companies:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/which-companies-allow-international-calls
ALVARO J. MORALES says
MY TELEPHONE # 909-332-****. Y DID UPDATE MY PHONE FOR AN SMART PHONE AND NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. I CALLED TO CLAIM FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THAT NOT CHANGE CAN BE MADE IT. I NEED MY PHONE BACK.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Well, Alvaro, we know that ReachOut isn’t your service provider, because they went out of business a earlier this year. Whoever your service provider is, it sounds as if you should switch to a different provider. Here’s an article that tells you how to do it:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
Jason lewis says
My friend is trying to get a phone through safelink but they tell him that there is a phone all ready in the household. His wife had one through reachout wireless. She called and asked for her name to be taken off the list. He has tried through safelink but its taking forever and hes gave them all the stuff they needed but still hasnt got one.
Free Government Cell Phones says
That’s a crazy story, Jason. ReachOut is out of business and it’s clear that Safelink is well aware of that situation, because it has a “Welcome ReachOut Customers” link on its homepage. In other words, Safelink knows ReachOut is out of business and, therefore, your friend’s wife’s account with that company is no longer valid. There is no reason for Safelink to deny nor delay his service. He should call back again and tell the customer service rep that he wants to speak to a supervisor.
DAndre says
i am tring to deactivate my wireless number with this phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
ReachOut has gone out of business, DAndre, so what is it you need to deactivate?
Tiffany says
I am trying to sign up on your free government phone and it won’t let me please help me
Free Government Cell Phones says
ReachOut Wirelsss is out of business, Tiffany, so you will not be able to sign up with that Lifeline service provider. Here’s where you can find a complete list of other free government cell phone companies in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
David Stuart Grover says
Why can’t people understand that if their phone is broken, lost or stolen and they don’t care about their old phone number that they can simply go to anywhere there is a person signing up people for Government phones, (other than their old provider) and just get a new phone on the spot, (often found around Social Services buildings) just don’t do to often.
Then just send out messages to their contacts that they’ve changed numbers.
Free Government Cell Phones says
You can only switch providers every 60 days and on December 1, 2016 that will change to once per year.
needsaphone says
Hello I don’t have any of the following above stuff that I need to get a phone and I need a phone really badly and already have a government phone that I gave my daughter from a different site is there any other way that you can give me another one
Free Government Cell Phones says
You’re out of luck, Needs. You cannot have two accounts at the sane address or in the same name.
slenda says
is there a posible way i can check my account no. cause i need it transfering to another provider. thanks
Free Government Cell Phones says
Fat chance, Slenda. (Sorry, but we couldn’t resist the joke. Love your name.)
The only way to get that question answered is to contact ReachOut customer service or tech support. Good luck.
Angie says
Yes I did get a notice from Reachout wireless that my service would end May 21st of this year. Then Safelink began sending me text promising me a LG328 smartphone and 500min,unlimited text etc. I have 5 total messages flat out promising a touchscreen smartphone if I switched to them. I was sent to the web site for faster service and told I could even keep my same number. Well the minute I put in my information I received a message that I would be getting my new phone and NEW phone number in 7 to 10 days. And I got a phone alright NOT a LG328 but a Alcatel A207BG! Now I read on here that they only provide smartphones to people in California. They so lied to me and I wish I had read your site news. HOW can I request what they promised or get another provider ?
Free Government Cell Phones says
That’s a bad story, Angie. We hate to hear reports like that.
First thing you should do is get in touch with Safelink’s customer service team to air your complaints. If they do not respond in the way you want, please tell them that you are going to report them to the Federal Communications Commission and to the USAC. That should get some action.
If you can find the pages or forms on the Safelink website, take screen shots of them so you have evidence that you were misinformed.
Johnathan says
I was a Reachout Wireless subscriber for the past 3+ years and received great service from them and their Free Government product. They recently sent me an text letting me know that they are no longer going to be able to provide me with Lifeline service. They helped me get in touch with another Lifeline company (Safelink Wireless) and helped me to get enrolled with their service along with a new device from them. I was very happy with the help that Reachout Wireless gave me and for the warning to allow me some time to be able to switch over to Safelink Wireless. I would never have switched away from Reachout Wireless otherwise, but again they were very helpful in getting me enrolled with Safelink Wireless.
Shannon Daily says
I was notified service will be canceled this May. I do not want another phone and really need to keep the phone number as all my important contacts only know this number. Can I go to Verizon and buy minutes to keep my currant phone and number?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Unfortunately, ReachOut is exiting the free government cell phone business and it appears that all its customers are receiving this notification. To tell the truth, we are not sure what happens in a situation like this because we’ve never seen it before. We will do some research and get back to you with more information.
Lyna Branch says
Why are my services with ReachOut being discontinued? My number is 662-631-**** and I have been told I have to find another provider. Can u tell me why this is happening?
Thanks,
Lyna Branch
1671 ********
New Albany,MS 38652
e-mail is bonnieburks62@********.com
Free Government Cell Phones says
It is happening because ReachOut has decided to no longer participate in the free government cell phone program.
joe jones says
Can you please advise if Reachout wireless is going out of business? Also is Reachout sending text messages to consumers that they are going out of business?
Free Government Cell Phones says
The company does business in fields other than free government cell phones. We do not know if the company is completely closing down or if they are simply leaving the Lifeline Assistance business.
Mellissa frye says
Why are you going out of buissness
Free Government Cell Phones says
For more information on ReachOut, read this article:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/spectacular-rise-fall-of-reachout-wireless
Chamanlal Shah says
How can I check my minutes balance?
Free Government Cell Phones says
You have a much bigger problem, Chamanlal. Another reader just told us that ReachOut sent a text saying that they were exiting the free government cell phone business. You may need to find a new service provider in the very near future.
Danielle says
It’s true I have reachout and they sent me a text saying April 21st is the last day if service,,, such a big inconvience , not only do I have to find another provider .. But I can’t use my phone that I bought wit reach out such a drag.. I gotta find a provider that will port my #. as well
Free Government Cell Phones says
All free government cell phone companies are required to port over your current number.
rebecca coen says
I want my 27.50 back. You shut off my phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
We didn’t shut if off, Rebecca. We are not ReachOut Wireless nor are we affiliated with them in any way. You need to contact ReachOut directly to solve your problem. We’d be very interested in hearing what kind of response they give you.
Gail Schindler says
How long is your under construction going to last???? There are people out here waiting to get a phone and have no idea how long they will have to wait. I have been a good customer of yours for three years, then I acedentially lose my phone and after 60 days was told I could reapply. Now all I get told is “we are under construction and don’t know when it will end”. Pretty crappy way of doing business especially if you are a Nexus company. Send me an answer when you find time—-My email isn’t under construction!!!!!!
Free Government Cell Phones says
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, Gail, but ReachOut is no longer offering Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones. You can read all about it here: https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/spectacular-rise-fall-of-reachout-wireless
mary taylor says
I requested my replacement phone more than 10 business days and still have not received it. ive called the 800 number to no avail just keeps repeating same msg over and over. could you please tell me when I will receive my replacement phone.
rebecca coen says
I have been a customer for 5 years. I move to Missouri, from Kansas. The phone wad shut off immediate and I pay 27.50 for unlimited talk and text. I want a refund
Rosa Williams says
How do I get a career with this company?
Juliet bickert says
Someone is willing to give me their older android, 3G I think, smartphone. I know that I qualify for the free phone program. Would I be able to use this phone with your program? I would have applied here, but your website is under construction.
Thank-you in advance.
Regards,
Juliet
Tsige Hekssa says
I have a free phone couple month a go but when my apartment manager changed my carpet I lost just in the house because the phone was on silence mode couldn’t reach ,but I recently found somewhere in the house ,I’m trying to use it,buy there is no network service ,please activate for me if its possible ..the number is 1-619-430-**** thank you !
Tammy May says
I had an account with reach out wireless back in 2011. I really enjoyed my government issued phone . Sadly, the said was stolen and never rplaced. I would LOVE to have another phone using reach out wireless as the provider. Thank you very much, Tammy May
Lynn says
Hi I live Arizona , I’m trying to see whats available to me for assistance . I just applied and got Food Stamps , and Heath care. I’m told i can apply FREE CELL I’m looking for a Free cell , or pay the differ. betwenn the Free cell and a Upgraded cell . I’m also looking for a Unlimited Monthly Mins/Tex , instead of just buy minutes if i can buy discounted 1 month unlimited plans. Like California has. Can i buy California plan and get free cell or do i have to be a resident. ? Whats available based on Unlimited month tex mins …and Credit toward a upgrade cell w picturing. thanks
Maria Evans says
I have food stamps and Medicade but no job or working phone I have a tablet but my phone don’t work on it you can’t hear each other when you call the number is 314-380-**** I need a government phone within 5-7 days I’m suffering cuz I need jobs to call me I had interviews but probably lost the jobs cuz they only had my old cell number and that phone is completely broken please help me asap please I gotta work thank you here’s my address were about to move don’t got that address yet ***** Jennings mo 63136. My name is Maria Evans
barbara says
can I apply with mecicade card
greg says
I tried calling but could barely hear the lousy voice recording on the other end of the line. Then I got connected to some guy in India who could not understand English very well. I gave up.
Barbara Voigt says
The phone I got through you is not working and I can not charge it. The phone number is 563-468-****. I do not have an alternate phone number. It appears that the contacts inside the phone are bent. I sent an email to you 2 days ago and still have not received a reply. What do I need to do to get the phone replaced ?
Ralph kepp says
My names is ralph kepp.m.my birthdate is ******* my cell number is ***********.i dropped my cell phone into the toilet.i need to see about getting another phone.i just had minutes added for my month
Pamela says
I am trying to get a phone I live in clear water fl
cynthia martinez says
I resently order a replacement phone and i have got it
Fran says
Your service is less than acceptable…..I received a very old phone that does not work properly…
Your staffing is terrible….
Chanlene says
the best phones in town
eugene harshaw says
I would like for you to send me a form to fill out to get a free cell phone
tiffany says
how do i get a cellphone
Maria Marquez says
I would like to know if I am eligible for a government cell phone I have medical and I also receive call fresh thank you.
margsrrt says
Why your service is not offered in the Mississippi area. I had the service and then without notice i was cut off and now i can’t get it back. Tjis service was a great help to me. I reslly would like to know why is it no longer being offered and where can i get service from. Is there another company in my area that offer this type of government assistance. Thank you. Please respond.
Camille Besset says
From what I know I will like to sign up for your services. Unfortunatelly I don’t have phone service right now as I don’t have account or phone # with you.
On your website….above is required to reach “live chat”
How will I go about it?
Camille
Samuel Cortez says
I am not a reach out wireless customer but i do have a few questions about your service. I am currently using safe links as my provider for my free government phone. I was thinking probably switching to yours reach out wireless. My question is what kind of phones do you provide customers for your free program? Are using smartphones for your lifeline free government phone? Do you have any pictures or any place in your website where i can go and see the phone that you guys provide to customers for your free government program? I would like to know if i do switch from safelinks to your reach out wireless that i am getting a better phone with reach out wireless. Thank you and hope to hear from you guys soon.
kesha says
I’m here in Nevada, I’m looking for a company who has live phone’s and pays great, I would like to manage a team for your lifeline program, I’m ready to work and will relocate to California for the right amount of pay thank you.
Shirley Hancock says
I tried callimg for customer support but can’t get no one. I wanted to ask them a question. I looked up another service safelink and they gave 500 talk mins & unlimited text. Each month. Can u match that ? Or do I have to go to them
Kendra Jackson says
looking for cell phone service through Reachout wireless
Jason burnette says
Where can i go get one of these i live in riverside California at a homeless shelter and trying to get work but have no phone
Laurynn says
Go to a public library and I’d choose safe link honestly. You get 500 mins a month and unlimited text. All you have to to is go on make a account, and they will want proof that the government helps you, you can use your insurance card, photo I’d with a address that matches your medical card and your SSN but take your figure and cover the first 5 digits to where all they can’t see everything all they need is the last four digits of ssn. Make sure all clear photos and not blurry. Also when you send them the pictures don’t do if email because they have been having problems that way, on your options for sending them choose to directly send them from your account online. Hope I helped, have a blessed Christmas and a happy new years.
carol sawall says
Hey, you ppl keep calling me to reevaluated. Why, why, why? For the past MONTH I’ve been told that my reevaluation has been confirmed, yet you keep calling. Please stop it. I’m an old lady and this has been raising my BP. What is the problem?
Donald Switlick says
When I go to https://www.reachoutmobile.com/HomePage.aspx they say California is Covered. When I click on “California Residents Enroll Here” the page comes up “Under Construction.” It said this 30 days ago when I checked. I just did a live chat (see same page at top right) and the agent says they are not covering my area.
What is going on?
Regards,
DON.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
You should read this article: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Reachout Wireless
Donald Switlick says
Thanks for this. I’m getting ready to file complaints with the California PUC at: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/cec/e_complaint/
and FCC at: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=38824
I am thinking they are just using the Government Cell Phone program to lure customers and divert them into a paying service.
I’m thinking fraud and false advertising; any thoughts on this?
Any more articles or court cases or state or /federal regulations I can site are welcome.
Regards,
DON.
cherri graves says
This company is a fraud. Something is very wrong and someone needs to get to the bottom of it. That article shows how much money they got from the government. I am going to contact the same places you are. The government may already be looking into them.
Sandy Graves says
Someone needs to pull back the covers on this enterprise. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
cheryl says
I am trying to help my brother get a free phone in Richmond CA and am having trouble finding a place to go get one. Can u tell me where exactly to go. Thank u very much.
EDDIE CHAVEZ says
MY FREE MINUTES HAVE NOT BEEN PUT ON MY PHONE 951-206-2214 CAN SOMEONE PLEASE CONTACT ME BACK..
luis espat says
how do i get cheep internet?
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
http://www.cheapinternet.com
Elaine G. Manor says
Lost my Sfelink cell cellphone in a move a mothago and the zip code doesn’t go to my town where I am now and because of my poor health I really need one in case the power goes out. I get Medicaide, food stamps, medicare, SSD. Sincerely Elaine Manor
Alekzandra says
How do you sign up for the free tablet?
Diane S Butler says
I am very sad. I lost 2 phones, one a smart phone the other a new medicaid androin phone. I left my phones hidden in the bushes due to entering a government building, when I came out, they were both gone. My mother lives in Texas and dyinng of mestastis cancer from her breast to her bone to lymth nodes. I have not seen her since 2004. I have no phone and am desperate to keep in touch with her.
Latiera says
I applied for a phone two weeks ago when is it coming how long
Polina Turchina says
I tried to call 1-888-820-6002 number today, to add free minutes to my phone but I cannot get through. It says that Verizon connot complete this call as dialed. Which number should I use?
Hannah Kalstein says
I can not make a phone call with my cell phone. When I tried version. Told me they couldn’t fine my name what happens. I still cannot get anything what is happening. I tried to get thru to reach out. Wireless. They found my name. They told me they couldn’t turn it back on until December. What or who do I call. My cell numbers is 240-385-4319. I hope you can help me. Please call me or write me my home number is 301-846-9169! Or you can just email me letting me know what I have to do to use my phone. Thank you Hannah kalstein
Reachout Wireless says
please dial #022 or #6673 to call toll free 1-866-870-9666
Reachout Wireless says
toll free 1-877-870-9444
James templeton says
Im inquiring about possible employment with your awesome company how do i get an application to sit out and give away these phones in my area i live in west virginia in cabell county and im willing to travel
cynthia cordier says
Where’s my minutes for August… I need them.. the customer service here is AWFUL.. KEEP SENDING YOU IN CIRCLES.
Reachout Wireless says
Lifeline Benefits transferred to another provider. LIFELINE SERVICE WILL BE DISCONNECTED.
John Jackson says
I am so angry right now I cannot see straight. I tried to use my phone on. August 1st and it did not work. I called reach out wireless and the tell me that I switched life line providers pm July 21st. I DID NOT GIVE ANYONE AT ANYTIME permission to switch my lifeline service. I did call reach out wireless a few weeks ago to change my plan to one that had roll over minutes. After bing in the phone for over one hour and fifteen minutes I finally hung up after talking to a real ass of a supervisor. It is clear to me that someone made a mistake. It refinances not I. But once again it is I that pay the price by having my phone disconnected. And they tell me that I must reapply but they are not taking any more customers in my area right now
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
We are not certain what the state of ReachOut Wireless is right now. Their site’s Lifeline page links and their enrollment buttons have been on “Under Construction” for some time. In addition, we checked the government’s reimbursement reports and their number of subscribers in the last year have dropped very dramatically.
Chuck says
Where is my phone? I never received it.
Ashley says
I want to sign up for reach out wireless
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Sign up information is on this page, above.
mike honkoski says
I filled out paperwork to get one of your phones about three weeks ago and i never got the phone but i just found out the the girl that i did the paperwork thing through is having the phones delivered to herself and then selling them. That’s why i never recieved mine.
Please feel free to contact me for any other information you might need
mike honkoski
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’re having trouble believing your comments, Mike, because you left identical comments on our pages for Total Call, Telscape, Tag Mobile, ReachOut and FeelSafe. Not a good sign.
Randelle Osmun says
Iv been trying to call to get my 250 free minutes in before the end of the month and keep saying all circuses busy please help i need my minutes thank you
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’re sorry to hear that the circuses were busy because we really enjoy the clowns and elephants.
latefah shampine says
I paid $9.95, around three weeks ago. I brought a battery. I need you to refund my money. The phone is no good. I now have to buy a phone. Yet the $9.95 should be refunded to my banking account. I have called at least 7 times. I get ignored every time. I need my money.
Latefah Shampine 216 451-1847 216 409-8494
Free Government Cell Phones says
To repeat, we are NOT ReachOut Wireless (in fact, ReachOut spells this out very clearly on its website when it says, “We are not affiliated with: http://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net or Obamaphone.net”. You must get in touch with ReachOut.
Susie James says
This morning – July 29, 2015 – I’ve been trying to access ReachOut Wireless for my required monthly call to get my minutes for August. Each time I call the number, 1-888-820-6002, I only GET AN AUTOMATED VERIZON VOICE TELLING ME I CAN’T GET THROUGH WITH THE NUMBER I’M CALLING. What’s up?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Go to our ReachOut page to find ReachOut’s customer support phone number: https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/free-cell-phone-providers/reachout-wireless
Frederick Hoover says
How do I change my home address, I moved and need to put in change of address.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Call your phone company.
hongthiva says
I was with reachout for 3 years and i’ve always make sure i have minutes because of in case of any kind of emergency. And one day i was wondering how come my phone hasnt been ringing, so i try to make a call and it said i have insufficient fund and to add more funds. I decided to live chat with reachout. I ask about my minutes on my phone and the agent that i’m chatting with says reachout no longer serve my area.!? How come i didn’t receive any letter saying or letting me know?
Theresa says
My 84-year-old mother receives Social Security, lives by herself and has been on my cell phone plan, but we are switching services. She makes a little over $1,400 a month. If she qualifies to get a phone through the free program, can she keep her same number?
ashley says
do you offer smart phones?
michael says
reachoutwireless website has been down (can’t sign up for anything, but you can buy an overpriced phone you can’t activate) for a long time. I think you are going out of the free phone business. Something smells rotten.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Their website has been up for us when we look at it. However, some key pages for Lifeline have been display “Under Construction” banners for some time now. Makes us wonder what the long term prospects are for the company.
David says
Can you clarify a few things on this article?
It states ReachOut Wireless offers service in 26 states; however, 30 are listed.
On the page for NY Providers, ReachOut is listed, and this page is linked to, but NY is not listed as a viable state on this (the provider) page.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Thanks for catching the errors. In 2011, Reachout announced they were going into NY, but apparently never did. And yes, the number 26 should be 30.
John Lamaison says
I previously had a cell phone (337-696-****) which has been broken for awhile now. I am in need of getting another cell phone but when I try to apply it says I already have an active account. Can someone please advise. Thank you!
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
You have to call and ask them for a replacement.
Jac says
Hey, Genius! You just gave the entire freaking world access to your full name and cell phone number! Even if your phone is broken, it’s still not a smart thing to do! Try to edit/delete your post ASAP before all the freaks start prank calling you, unless, that’s your kind of thing…
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Thanks for pointing this out. We try to redact all the phone numbers, addresses, social security numbers (yes, people do post those!) and other personal contact information out of the comments. But there are so many people that do this, once in a while one gets past us.
EVERYBODY: Do not post your phone numbers, address, and social security numbers in the public comments.
Ernesto A Balajadia says
I’m a low income person need a cellphone…. I’m on Medicaid, food stamp and SSI. Receiving monthy in SSS $540.00/month….. Thank You
richard dill says
my phone was stolen/misplaced I need a replacement phone and the old phone service disconnected
Nelida Garcia says
I need a new phone. My is not functioning. It’s off completely. Please.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
You need to contact Reachout Wireless.
peggy brassell says
how do i get a replacement phone. my phone wont work if unplug it it goes off
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Click Here to read about getting a replacement phone.
luna musselman says
I have a Reachout wireless Nexus phone on the Lifelife low income category. My # is 6570203-****. I received a replacement phone 4 days ago but when I dial a contact numer I get this message: “yOUR SERVICE IS NOT DISCONNECTED.” “YOU HAVE EXCEEDED YOUR AIR TIME”. I have never had to purchase air time. Something is wrong. Can you help? I get this phone free for text and talk…my current balance is 720 minutes. PLEASE HELP, I LIVE ALONE AND NEED MY GOVERNMENT PHONE. THANK YOU,
LUNA FAYE MUSSELMAN
657-203-****
edneida galloza says
my phone is broken from reachout
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Click Here
Patricia rost says
Why i signed up for a free cell phone with assurancewireless,they sent me the phone before my mobile phone number on the paperwork,plus 1st they had the wrong email,tehn they were trying to send me the paperwork at my address,i dont get any mail there told them,i get it at my p.o. box,whats wrong with these people,i
Arlene Clayton says
I have not been awarded 240 free minutes for several months. This morning after I purchased 100 minutes the recording from Welcome Verizon buzzed on advising me that I had used “all of my minutes”. I HAVE NOT USED 240 minutes from the first of June until now because I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY 240 MINUTES FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.
chuck says
i get the same thing and i have had my phone for 3 years
Cathy Underwood says
When i call my friends government phone it goes directly to voicemail. He can call out and receive text. We r in Denver Colorado. What do we need to correct this problem. Thank u do much for your help. My phone #’720-334-****
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Call his provider.
Toni says
Cheap Internet for low-income Americans
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Go here for cheap internet for low income Americans:
http://www.cheapinternet.com
marvin woodard says
I keep getting a message on my phone that I must make one outbound call to
continue lifeline service, what does this mean?
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Because if you don’t use your phone you will lose it. Please read this page about it. https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/free-government-cell-phone-rule-use-it-or-lose-it
Brad says
When one calls Social Security offices, does the phone call count against the minutes on the plan. Also, will the call to Social Security be viewable in call history if I call them.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Yes and yes.
saman russel says
my phone damaged and i want a new phone. can you sent me a list of the phones so i can order instead of the damage one my phone number is 616-401-****? I want a new product less than $80 so i can transfer my service to it
Donald searson says
I had reachout for 3 years but i never question why i was running out of 250 minutes in less then four days well one day i decide used my phone just for 30 minutes and just wait a few days well i attempt to make a phone call and it said i had used all my minutes so i log on to my account just to see what was going on and my account said i had 30 minutes left which keep in mind i got the 250 minute plan and only used 30 minutes so i should have 220 well i call and got someone in customer services which at the begin acknowledge i had 30 minutes well i told him my phone is not working that it said i used all my minutes so iam making a call and the phone is stiil telling me i depleted all my minutes while he is on the phone this man is telling me that iam making phone calls and they are going thru then turns around and tell me i have no minutes then i told him wait a minute when i first call you said i had 30 minutes now i got none i been on the phone with you for 45 minutes arguing with you that my phone dose not work and iam putting this man on speaker phone so he can hear when i dial a number and said i depleted all my minutes how about their system is registering my calls that iam trying to make then telling me i depleted all my minutes but at same time they are taking minutes i should have on my account off and after trying to convince this man my phone is not working for about a hour now he gives me 15 minutes and tell me to make a call and all of the sudden the call go thru so iam just going to put this why i still have phone and every month ive been going thru this i got a contract phone right now but i can go get that phone on the 5th make a few calls less then 30 minutes in a few days i wont have now minutes but every call i try to make after that is saying i depleted my minutes but at same time the system is saying my calls are going thru so my advice every month reset your call log and when your phone say you used all your minutes add up your minutes on the call you made and if you want proof iam going to make a video and put on you tube for the month june
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Donald, we’d like to see that video when you get it up. Please come back and post the link here.
P.S. We don’t think the period key on your computer is working.
Linda Melville says
Am calling about Reach out Wireless Phone. I have reach out phone it doesn’t work it doesn’t received phone calls & you can’t call in. I call reach out and they have me try different numbers to activate but it doesn’t work and now they put you on hold they hang up on you. I need my phone working but they don’t care. This isn’t the first time I have had trouble with Reached out phone. Thank you, L. Melville
L Hamby says
When did you stop offering unlimited for 26.50 to gov assisted customers, and can you get the regulary unlimited 39.99 on a gov assisted phone from reachout wirless.
Silvia says
Hi,could I get you to email me an application for a pho ne thank you so very much. ******@gmail.com
im low income and havent been able to afford a phone in a long time,i so greatly appriated
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
We cannot send an application, you have to get that from the company itself.
norayer gazarian says
My father’s reachout free cell phone is not active any more what I have to do to return back the service.
KAY MCLAUGHLIN says
I BOUGHT MINUTES AND I AM HAVING A PROBLEM TRYING TO ADD TO MY PHONE
Michele says
i live in Hart Mi i was told that reachout doesnt have service here but on this page it implies that it does which is it? im very interested in getting service with reachout and was a costumer before
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Not every location in an area is always covered. Try another phone provider in your state, as Reachout is not the only one.
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
TVictoria says
i. am unable to even find out how many minutes I have or how much texting I did the customer service number continues to lead back to the same recording I dialed for different numbers and got the same recording I’m a little confused as to why I can’t even access how many minutes I’d actually have so please help me out with this and change some of those recordings so that the more informative thank you
marissa says
Want to enroll. I’m a previous client. I already have a verizon phone from you just not activated. How do I get started?
Timothy Charles Lewis says
I ordered a replacement phone ,because my other phone was not working right ! Now the one you sent me isn’t operating right and the screen will not stay on and it keeps on blinking on an off ! Having hard time trying to phone some people because
of it ! HELP ME to get a better phone PLEASE !
luisa francescone says
I need a large phone – I am 66 and my social security check is only $700 per month – i need a cell phone for emergencies
David Stuart Grover says
I would recommend Metropcs their prices can be as low as $30 a month with an LG Stylo which has a 5.7 inch screen and only costs $130 to $150 which is a huge discount compared to T-mobile.
If you can’t afford $30 a month for unlimited talk and text on a permanent basis just sign for one month, get the phone, don’t pay for another month and just swap sim cards with a government other than assurent’s or ask a tech savy friend to do it for you because the phone company and phone will not know the differnce.
I have done this several times with no trouble and no damage.
Hope this helps.
Free Government Cell Phones says
That may work for some people, David, but many people cannot afford to pay $130-150 for a cell phone nor $30 per month for service. They just don’t have that kind of money.
Dawn DeBiase says
Please send me the application for a free cell phone I’m on food stamps n I have a small child I need one badly thank you for your help
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
You will need to contact the company directly.
David Evans says
Hi:
I was in the hospital for one week and my hone was shut off. My phone number is 734-718-****. I had been getting the message that I did not have that much activity and if I did not show some activity that my phone would be shut off. I would like to continue using my phone. Please turn my phone back on. Like I state earlier…my phone number is 734-718-****, My phone I consider my emergency phone since I have heart disease and use it everywhere I go. This phone is a definite emergency lifeline for me. I do need a reply asap. I was in the hospital for my heart problem and as u see this phone is valuable to me.
Thank You
David Evans- 734-720-****
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
We’re sorry to hear that. But you’ll have to call your carrier directly.
Willard Gove says
I am asking the Supervisor that approved my application one day and the next day this supervisor told me that Reachout Wireless quit being a Provider of California Lifeline phones? I am doing this because since I was told that Reachout Wireless quit providing California Lifeline phones and now when I try to get a California Lifeline phone from a different California Lifeline Provider “Access Wireless” I am being told I already have 2 California Lifeline phone accounts when the day before none of the California Lifeline providers would let me apply for a California Lifeline phone account. So now I find out that obviously Reachout Wireless still is providing California Lifeline phones to people.
So I am asking the Reachout Wireless supervisor who approved me for a California Lifeline account and gave me a approval # and a pin # for my account then the next day I receive a email stating I didn’t have a account. So Reachout Wireless Supervisor how could I now have 2 California Lifeline phone accounts when I was told I didn’t have a California Lifeline phone account and no other California Lifeline phone companies approved me because they had the excuse that my street could not be found? How did this happen that my personal information ends up on the California Lifeline applications which makes me committing fraud when I have never was approved by any Provider of California Lifeline phones when I actually live in the state of California? Plus I report fraud on my Personal information of having 2 California Lifeline phones to the FCC Lifeline Fraud Tip Line. I need to know how I end up with 2 California Lifeline accounts when I was never officially approved by a California Lifeline provider? I am the one who gets the wrap pinned on me when I do not decide anything in the process and why would there be 2 approved Lifeline accounts when I only spoke to 3 California Lifeline providers and all 3 did not approve my attempts to get a California Lifeline phone? So what’s it going to be? The truth Reachout wireless or cover up the truth so Reach out Wireless looks?
So I guess my factual information post of my experience with Lifeline phone companies will not been seen but will be covered up by a provider of Lifeline phones.
Jay Coyote says
Signing up was ludicrous: I needed to return to Chat dozens of times, every few days for 2 months, because they stated that otherwise my activation would not progress through the dozens of steps in their process. Most ridiculous process ever.
Plus, while I’d given them an alternate phone number, they didn’t call it before disconnecting me for not using the phone for 60 days. I only got the phone for emergencies, and when my car broke the disconnection was a very bad surprise.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Sorry to hear your phone got disconnected. To all reading this who don’t use their phone often, or only text, please read this FAQ on the subject:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/can-my-phone-be-deactivated-if-i-dont-use-it-enough
Renee L Roberts says
I was a reachout customer my phone broke and you wouldn’t replace it so my service couldn’t continue. I didn’t know what to do, loved the service but couldn’t new phone from you.
kathleen Madonna says
I received public assistance and would like to know to get cheap internet for low income families
john says
I live in california… but i travel a lot can i use this phone when i am in other states?
Jeffrey Kitchen says
I have just been informed by ReachOut Wireless that they are no longer supporting or providing lifeline service in the state of michigan. R u aware of this? Options?
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Interesting, thanks. We’ll check it out. We just went to the site and clicked the Enroll button (regardless of state) and it goes to an Under Construction page.
terry marrlett says
January 26, 2015 sent my cell phone in due to not charging. Told to send it in because it was the 2nd time I called about this issue. Have not heard anything further and still no phone ,as of Feb 12, 2015 5:30 pm. Whats going on?
Roger Petrie says
I am a 61 year old male currently in a nursing home in Rockford Illinois. I am in the end stages of renal failure and on medicaid and SSI. i had a trac phone but due to my lack of funds can no longer afford one. I go to dialysis 3 times a week and have been stranded more than once waiting for a ride to and from so I really do need a phone for times like this. Can you please tell me what I need to do to apply for one of your phones? Thank You.
Sincerely
Roger Petrie
Roger Petrie says
Received a phone yesterday that is the worst phone we’ve ever tried to use. No instruction manual and the back once taken off will not go back on. The screen doesn’t display anything showing the phone in dial mode. It is horrible to use for someone who is blind in one eye. Had several people look at it and they said the same thing and they have full vision. When we called to cancel the service the person we talked to spoke such unclear English it took twice as long to communicate. Have called probably 5 – 6 times and never gotten anyone who speaks clear English. Having to repeat and spell what you are trying to say over and over getting more than a little frustrating. VERY BAD EXPERIENCE>>>>>
Again, I no longer want to be a customer of your free phone as it is completely unusable and you are charging for a product that doesn’t work. Was told have to request a manual??? What kind of nonsense is that???
jo says
You can buy many different Verizon phones inexpensively to use on ReachOut wireless. Even smartphones that are Verizon 3G will work. I use a Motorola Droid x and I am very happy with the phone and the service from Reachout
Robia Gongora says
My phone quit working.. it was just working last week and just stopped.. my # is 815-209-**** please help i just did my reverification a couple months ago.. thank you
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
You will need to borrow a phone and contact Reachout through their 800 number listed on the page above.
Tim R says
I want to know specifically where to go get a same-day phone in person.
Kayla Travis says
How can I get a free phone
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/
Robert o-quinn says
I live here in Wichita ks and was wanting to go around and sign people up with phones are u guys hiring I don’t have a background u can reach me at 316 882 **** hope to hear from u thanks robert
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Info:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/get-a-job-handing-out-free-cell-phones
Cindy Armstrong says
I am writing to let you know that I have not received the papers needed to reactivate my phone.
jerry richardson says
i have a phone with you but i want to get my mother a free phone she tried to get one
but was told only one per household that is the problem there are 3 house here that
use the same address my mom is 74 years old and lives alone and is on ssi please
help get her a free phone
marvin dwanye hall says
I just want to know how to get me replacement phone my phone is broking it does’nt work at all.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Contact Reachout.
alice kendrix says
I Alice Kendrix FAX EVERY THING IN YOU AS FOR ON MONDAY,12 2015 AND TODAY PLEASE DEND MY PHONE NEED IT BAD, THANK YOU.
Zunya Krastoshevsky says
Can I make International calls?
If “yes”. how to do it?
What countries can I call?
Joong shin says
HI,
How can i be a sales agent for your product??
Please let me know what to do.
thanks
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
You are in luck! We just published a page on how to get a job handing out free cell phones:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/get-a-job-handing-out-free-cell-phones
valnettaclayton says
I need a new phone because my phone not workinghere’s my new address **** east 112st 64134
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
No one is going to see your comment here and send you a phone. You need to contact the cell phone company and arrange to get a new one.
Joyce Speed says
I sign up with budget but haven’t heard anything. . How long does it take
luis r bueno says
tengo un celular de obama con la compania reach ouy wireless,fui a usarlo ayer y esta apagado,no me han informado del nuevo contrato anual,quisiera saber que paso,para que me reintegren el servicio,mi numero es: (216)470-****. attn:luis gracias.
Damon Leroy Wilhite says
I am trying to help my nephew, Damon Wilhite, obtain and obama Phone. He currently has no income other than approx. $190.00 for food stamps and is on Medicaid. He is pending SSI disability. He has called many times in the past few weeks as I have. Please call me at 209.663.**** for Damon. I am his Aunt. He has talked to someone about this many times but still doesn’t have a phone. He lives in a room in a house with two other people. And really needs a phone. He has been disabled for many years and has proof with his medical records and no income. His DOB is 9/9/****.
Please contact me right away and let me know how to do this and why has it been so difficult. We have been trying to get some help for about one month. Linda Parrott for Damon Wilhite 209.663.****. Need to know how much unlimited calls are as he no job unable to work and no care. He needs for communication. Thank you, Linda Parrott
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
I’m sorry, but this isn’t the Reachout customer service web page, so no one will be able to get back to you. You have to contact Reachout directly.
Tabatha says
If u go online and fill the application out for budget Mobil u get a free phone and free min. They only ship out on Mondays and Wednesday so I should get the phone in the mail in 1 week after u apply it took mine 5 days to get to me after they shipped it out
demeisha banks says
I never recieved my tablet that was sapose to be sent in the mail a mouth prior to when i recived my first free minutes during activation. were is my tablet.?
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Tablet? Not sure what tablet you would be talking about.
Tanya R. Neely says
I pray that you will be able to get me on to your program. I’m on SSI. ,I have a heart condition,Lupus Sjndrome syndrome,Parkinson disease Arthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis and many other Illininess. I live at **** East Burder Street SAtreet. Burton,Michigan 48429 I will faxs you my copy of my social security record stating I am disabille.. MY Birthday is January 17, ****. I am a female my social number is *********. I’m not employed either.t My phone number is (875-****) Thank you so much for reading my letter,and may God Bless you!
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Please everyone, please stop posting personal information on this website, or any public website. If you wish to get a phone, you’ll need to contact the company directly (info above).
Ricky wood says
Fill like full of bull sh*t what’s the use of having customer service if you’re not going to answer
Sylvester S. Murphy says
I am writing because your company has not given me my 250 free minutes for the month of November an i was wondering if i was going to receive them before this month is over.
This is the second month in a row that i have not received my free minutes and i would hate to have to contact the people inside the government that pay your company to let them know that you are defrauding them out of tax payer money for services that you are not providing.
Last i checked that was a criminal offence that could cost you alot of money, that i am sure you do not want to lose, especially with all the complaints that are on the internet about your company from costumers.
thank you for dealing with this matter in advance because i personally have never had a problem that your company didn’t try to rectify.
latoya says
This is the worst company in the world!!! The customer service representatives are RUDE AS F**k!!! At least bring the jobs back to the states .. the ppl handling our account can barely speak proper English…
ROSEMARY CLARK says
MY NUMBER IS 504228****. I DID MY RECERT OVER THE PHONE. I AM 83 YRS OLD AND TRYED TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS TO THE BEST. THAT I COULD. THEY SAID I AM NO LONGER ELIGIBLE. I STILL RECEIVE FOOD STAMPS AND SSI. PLEASE TURN MY PHONE BACK ON. THANK YOU.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Wish we could help you with Rechout. Why don’t you try another company? Louisiana has plenty of other providers:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states/louisiana-government-cell-phone-providers
Freda Rivers says
I like to switch my headset to MODEL NO UX660 SIM 610XPNY016879 MEID A00000321AC54 . YOU CAN REACH ME AT 614307**** BY TEXT IF YOU CAN DO IT
Paul Gatzke says
Are you available in Colorado?
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Yes, Reachout is in Colorado. There are many others as well, as you can see on this page:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states/colorado-government-cell-phone-providers
Jeff Schwersinske says
I got a wi verizon motorola wireless phone free phone,got call,min up date, phone wore out 1 call it,s dead,info up grade phone? 262/327/**** Jeff Schwersinske ***** w north ave apt 210 Milwaukee Wi 53226 can you send me one? Im using a Best buy phone it shot to cant hear on it to good 414/722/**** $32.oo a mouth buy a new phone,send me new phone
Kim Carroll says
MY PHONE ISNT WORKING AND MY MINUTES HAVENT CAME ON MY PHONE I NEED A REPLACEMENT PHONE
georgette reynolds says
I already have a account but my phone doesen’t work and would like a new one.My number is 661-305-**** ,I’m not getting any answers from my email.
Pamela Alkire says
I have recently been Riffed from my job. I cant afford a phone. If you could please help me with a phone to find a job?
Thank you,
Pam Alkire
Carla Slatton says
Why is Reachout mailing out thousands of mailers saying people in northern california can get a cell phone from you all. Only to find out it’s some sort of cruel joke, because us in ca. aren’t going to get one. I felt relief that finally I would “catch a break”… ha ha jokes on me.
edward a.penalber says
newer phones are beyond my limited income,survived,stage 4 cancer,now i need phone to stay in contact with doctors and family
james thompson says
my wife and i are on public asssitance and need low cost high speed internet or broadband are there any recommendations here for southern california?
thank you for your help
Free Government Cell Phones says
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states/california-government-cell-phone-providers
alida says
estoi esperando mi celelular yno me a yegado y trato de comunicarme y no puedo
Gene says
This is absolutely the worst example of government-subsidized monopoly.
Staff is lazy, incompetent and rude.
Services are non-existent.
This is what luck of competition does.
I originally came from Soviet Union, but even there services were not this obnoxious.
3.5 hours on the phone!
12 working days to deliver a phone!
Customer has to call back in 7 days to get a tracking number!!!
This idiots look down on their customers and revel in their “power”
What a miserable place!!!!
just_saying says
Gene, please go back to Russia. The taxes I have been paying my whole life were not meant for you, who just shows up and expects free stuff with excellent service.
I’m sure Vladimir will accept you and give you free things.
David says
No offense, just_saying, but if you research the Lifeline Assistance program, you’ll find that it is not funded by your tax dollars.
Domenico Armani says
I AM LIVID!!!!!!! I got a text for my review. It stated the minutes would NOT count against me. BUT THEY DID!!!!!!! I lost 57 minutes trying to recertify!!!!!!!!!!! WTF???????
Marnitaward says
I made a mistake and put facebook on my phone for a email address, every month when I receive my minutes on the 3th of each month they are gone on the 9th . My minutes last me until the next month , I am not a talker I get to make two phone calls for the past two months, how can I remove this from my phone ? Be cause I’m about to let this phone go. It’s no use to me now. Help please.
same situation says
im not part of this company but its an easy fix…go into your facebook page and in your settings go to where you put your phone number in there and remove your number from receiving texts or emails..i did and my minutes were stopped from facebook…
alan says
remove the facebook app
Beth says
My phone got accidently reset and I would like to know what to do so I am able to get my minutes once again.
Delilah O. Johnson says
I’ve been trying to get through to customer service. There were 17 people ahead of me. I put the phone on speaker, an hour later there were STILL 17 people ahead of me. Typical government inefficiency!
I have a phone through California life line. I am supposed to get 250 Free minutes per month, but am told I have to recertify, and want me to sign the recertification with an e-signature. How the heck do I know what that is?
Free Government Cell Phones says
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-do-the-annual-verification-of-my-phone
Joyce Smith says
Delilah,go to reachoutmoble.com and scroll down a bit and you wiil see the recertify button just click it and follow the instructions.The e signature is just signing your name using your mose to write it.
Robert C Manthey says
Everyone has to re-certify once a year. It’s the law.
Wayne Bills says
I’m 73 … It looks like Greek
To Me….
Just Another Hassle …
To Get What Your Already
Entitled Too,
Gail Workman says
I have a free phone and it won’t hold charge and today something happened to all my minutes. I sent you my eligablity paper from Guernsey Muskingum Electric where I got help this summer. I have e-mailed it to you and had my senior Center fax it to you. Their fax number is 740-439-7478 and it was faxed on September 27, 2014 from Guernsey County Senior Center, Inc.
I have tried calling you several times and I am always caller 80 or 120 and I waited one day on my home phone for 4 hours to talk to you and someone said I had other service and I called my phone company and they sent me a letter saying they had removed it from my bill. I didn’t even know I had it. I faxed that paper to you also. My home phone number is 740-489-**** if you want to talk to me.
I would appreciate a new phone that I can use. Please let me know what is going on.
Thanks
GW
Free Government Cell Phones says
We wish we could help, but we’re not Reachout Wireless, nor do we have an association with them.
alan says
You sure should get an association with reachout they are screwing you blind
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
They cannot be “screwing up blind” because are are not in business with them (or any other phone company).
Robert C Manthey says
Did you ever try their chat? I get excellent service from them and you’re not on the phone, it’s all internet based. I use chat for a lot of things. I don’t remember the last time I actually called them.
linda huzzie says
I has a reach out phone but it got lost l would like another phone sent to my home at *** Webster street Lagrange game 30241 thank u
Free Government Cell Phones says
You need to contact your cell phone provider and tell them.
Robert C Manthey says
I don’t think any of them provide a second phone for free, only the first one. Of course, I’m always upgrading my phone, but I do know only provides the first phone free and it’s clearly stated.
Manuel Montero says
my cellphone is messed up i cant see my screen or make any phone calls. or see any number i was wondering if I can get a new cell phone?
Robert C Manthey says
if you pay for it, and they’re refurbished and come at a reasonable price. I upgrade once a year.
Guadalupe Figueroa says
Tratare de entrar en este programa
Ned says
Im new here and i got a free phone from other company but i lost it yesterday i got the other one from reachout co at the street. I dont know english well i bring the paper at home and give to translate now how can i do? It means i have 2 phone or no? Because i lost the first one and that was totalcall mobile. Can u give me an advice? Should i get back This new one or it is ok to have it??thank you very much
Julie says
Where’s my phone? In been a month no phone!
Free Government Cell Phones says
These companies take a long time to deliver. You’ll have to wait, or call the company to ask them.
Joe Trotter says
I received a phone the mins run out before they are suppose to I could never get any body on the number they give you. What is going on?
N khwaja says
i have several time to contact with reachout wireless about updating my address and also Fax twice proof of change of address. i did not get succeed to reach the person to talk about my problem except talk and follow machine Dummy. i need a live person who can help me to change my address.
Lou Lowery says
I Was suppose to receive my Minutes on the September 8, 2014. I did not receive my minutes for this month,I Got my Phone on August 8, 2014 they said that I will received my 250 minutes on the 8th of each Month,This is September 10, 2014 haven’t received my Minutes,My Phone Number is 480-387-**** can you please put my Minutes on this phone Lou Lowery,a Reach out Wireless Customer,Thank you so much.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Please don’t publish confidential information like email addresses and passwords (we’ve removed them). Also, we are not the phone company, you need to contact Reachout.
Robin says
How do I check my balance? I have a vx8300 verizon phone reachout wireless
Stewart Sam says
I received a phone on July on the 31st and now that it is September, I didn’t receive my minutes for August. Where are my minutes?
Shirley Harper says
My friend is trying to get a phone for her disabled brother and they keep making her hold up to 30 minutes at a time and she has held several times. Can you help her get past the holding .
Free Government Cell Phones says
No, sorry we can’t. All the providers have long hold times.
sherry l allen says
I have been trying to sign up for 2 weeks yyou will not accept my email address, what is wrong with you company the email address has been rejected by you several times, my email address is correct, what do you wany me to do next
Free Government Cell Phones says
You need to contact Reachout Wireless directly.
william holmes says
I AM NOT FAMILAR WITH THESE PHONES AND ALL THERE CAPABILITIES,I RECEIED A PHONE AND I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU,BUT IS THERE ANY WAY THAT I CAN GET A MANUAL ON HOW TO USE THE PHONE.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Cell phone manuals
Djay Mcbee says
Where’s the form to sign up.
Free Government Cell Phones says
On the Reachout wireless website, URL above in article.
Shirley Rice says
I received a government assisted BlackBerry phone today..August 8 , I live 3 houses away from where they were giving them away. I went home and tried the phone and the middle of the phone fell out. The phone will not navigate so I can see messages or anything else . Which means..I have no phone. I went back to them and waited 3 1/2 hours for the main person to come pick up the girl, he looked at the phone and said that his daughter’s phone did the same thing and she uses it any way ..He told me to use it broke and he was not giving me another one..I am 69 and needed that phone, and now that you have my name..I won’t be able to get one that works..I called your number several times with that useless ( looks like junk without center piece ) This program and the people that give them out is worthless to me..Gave me junk phone because I’m low income
CLIFTON HALL says
Already an enrolled member need to replace my phone….Was given a number to fax my current address to receive another phone replacement. Cant find the phone number.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Phone number is up above in the article on this page.
Tammy says
How do you get a job of giving the phone out??
laura says
it is a alcatel but i got it signing up at a walmart for people on ssi lost info to contact its not working and i need a phone i get food stamps on ssi who or where do i go to apply for new one and where to i send this back
laura says
my phones not working cannot check messages lost info to ask for help where do i go
M Lange says
I need to get by disabled and sick brother signed up on his behalf. He doesn’t have a computer and can’t do his process. He also lives out of town. He’s 66, get’s less than $800 per month social security. How do I apply for him?
brenda salinas says
does reachout have a plan that gives you rollover min.? can I get a phone for senior citizen – age 64 with low income- I have diabetes and high blood pressure. I don’t recieve any gov. assistance
shelly says
I have tried to reach the provider buy e-mail and telephone and i’m still out my phone thanks so much for being there when i needed it the most. So how now do i get the upgrade the phone quit working on its own and is my second upgrade. Now i cannot even get a response to buy a new one.
mcarthur lavy says
my old phone will hold a chard i nead to know how doi get the upgread phone
Darla Herbst says
I would like more info for low cost internet. I am disabled. I receive Social Security Disability Benefits and I receive Medicare/Medicaid.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Head over to the Cheap Internet website for more info. You’ll qualify for $9.95 a month internet.
joseph esters says
find out about the internet services for 9.95