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Tempo Communications Offers Free Cell Phones, Minutes and Data

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Free cell phone, unlimited talk, unlimited texts, plus 4.5GB data each month

NOTICE: Thanks to the new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), you can now get Unlimited Data AND a free government cell phone at the same time. For more info, click here

Attention low-income residents of Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Tempo Wireless is now offering free government cell phones in your states.
Here is Tempo’s basic plan:

Basic Lifeline Data Bundle (Most states)

    Free cell phone
    Unlimited Talk
    Unlimited text
    4.5GB data

South Carolina Lifeline

Get 300 minutes talk, 3GB data free.

Colorado Lifeline Plan


We won’t even bother you with this one because it costs $32.95 per month which doesn’t fall into our “free government cell phone” category.

Qualifying for a Tempo Wireless free government cell phone is easy if you are one of the many financially disadvantaged these days. In general, any of the following qualifies you:

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP)
  • Medicaid
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
  • Veterans Pension and Survivor's Benefit.
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
  • Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
  • Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard)
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Be Sure to Compare Tempo Wireless with Other Options in Your State

This is just one of the many Lifeline Cell Phone providers in your state. Some states have over a dozen cell phone providers to choose from. 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 phone providers by state page and click on your state.

Contact:

Tempo Wireless
833-998-3676
Website: mytempo.com/lifeline-wireless/

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Comments

  1. Crystal L McGlown says

    February 28, 2023 at 3:49 pm

    I want my service canceled. I have not used this for years but I have 57 text messages this month to myself. I do not have a phone connected to it with your SIM card. Why does it show text activity? The government must pay your company for each phone that’s on your account. PLEASE REMOVE MINE! Crystal McGlown Toledo OH 419-699-****

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 28, 2023 at 5:21 pm

      WE ARE NOT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER, CRYSTAL! This is an independent informational website that is NOT affiliated with any Lifeline free government cell phone company nor any Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) internet service provider. You need to contact your service provider’s customer service team.

      Reply
  2. Richard Feltovich says

    July 29, 2022 at 10:16 am

    Need tech support, cannot receive or send calls, no voicemail , please forward to correct department. Need phone for up coming medical procedure. Help !
    Thanks,
    Rick Feltovich

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 29, 2022 at 3:06 pm

      Sorry to hear about your problem but we cannot do anything to help you. This is an independent informational website and is NOT affiliated with any Lifeline free government cell phone service provider. You need to contact your service provider’s customer service team.

      Reply
  3. Amy Serrano says

    October 12, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    What is the number that you called to try to get the free phone and service I tried to call the phone number that you have but it’s not ringing

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      October 12, 2021 at 5:22 pm

      Check the phone number in the article above.

      Reply
  4. Verta Gage says

    February 3, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    I am giving my address which is n5053hemlock street lot (CITY/STATE DELETED) but can’t find address had this address for 20years

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 3, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      Are you saying that you can’t get approved because the service provider said someone else at that address already had a free government cell phone.

      Reply
      • Lee Cox Fort Wayne says

        October 7, 2021 at 6:35 am

        Poor people often move just like poor people often lose their devices. Just like poor people often have more of a need to have a device because they may not have a place to sleep because of drug use or abuse or whatever reason getting evicted or losing transportation and being stuck somewhere at one point. So these companies who and give someone a device because someone else has had one they should at least think and come up with a solution because many people move quickly when they are poor..

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  5. John says

    January 24, 2021 at 10:19 pm

    How do I apply/application

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      January 25, 2021 at 6:21 am

      You can visit the company’s website or call customer service. We provide info for both in the article above.

      Reply
  6. melody m pratt says

    October 1, 2020 at 7:07 am

    I just need a phone

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      October 1, 2020 at 8:29 am

      You need to enroll to get one, Melody. Here’s where you can find a complete list of plans available in your state. Check them carefully to find the one that fits your needs best:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

      Reply
      • Rosemary Williams says

        August 19, 2021 at 4:46 pm

        I was tilolg I could get a free tablet for no

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        • Free Government Cell Phones says

          August 19, 2021 at 5:03 pm

          Anybody want to help us translate this one?

          Reply
          • Henry says

            August 20, 2021 at 11:28 am

            This is just a guess, but I think she meant to type “I was told I could get a free tablet for no copay”.

          • Free Government Cell Phones says

            August 20, 2021 at 12:56 pm

            Could be. Any other readers want to take a shot at it?

        • Lee Cox Fort Wayne says

          October 7, 2021 at 6:45 am

          TYPE IN THIS PHRASE:

          EBB PROVIDERS BY STATE.

          Search that in google. It should bring up a website that will take you to the website of usac. It will show you a bunch of states. You click on your state. It will show you a bunch of providers but not all who will cover your state. It will show you check marks by the names of providers who sell tablets or refurbished computers.
          Assurance Wireless and Boost Mobile and TracFone Wireless have check marks but they supposedly do not sell devices.

          The best company I’ve seen and I’ve studied several hundred companies all over the nation is terracom wireless. And I think they cover 21 states. They have a Galaxy Tab a 8.4 inch tablet worth over $250. You pay only $10 and one penny that’s it no more. They also give you unlimited data. And they charge the company or the government rather $40. Some companies take the whole $50 and don’t give you much. Stand up wireless has a decent tablet but they give only 10 GB per month even if they sign you up for lifeline and ebb. you should sign up separately for the Emergency Broadband benefit program to get your tablet and data plan. And then sign up separately for Lifeline to make sure you get a Lifeline phone. Some companies are giving free Lifeline phones even if you had one before during this ebb hectic time.

          Some other companies who sell tablets over many states include:
          ENTOUCH WIRELESS
          EXCESS TELECOM
          SELECTEL

          TRUCONNECT sells a tablet that is 4G connectable. That means that it can have mobile data added to it just like a cell phone so you don’t need Wi-Fi and you can get internet without Wi-Fi if you’re in the boonies. But trueconnect has a pretty cheap tablet. I hear Q Link does also. Companies that have Wi-Fi only tablets will not give you data if you are away from and Wi-Fi signal. Unless you have a phone that can tether to it. Then you should have a really good data plan on your phone. If you have a Wi-Fi only tablet what I would do is get my phone and have a Walmart family mobile data plan added to that phone. Because Walmart Family Mobile gives you unlimited talk text and data with 40 GB of high speed data before it slows down on you. And it also has 30 GB of hotspot data. That means you can run other devices off of that phone like the phone was a modem. Even computers are smart TVs or other phones or tablets. I don’t know if they’re 30 GB count toward the total high speed 40 gb. I know Boost Mobile gives you 35 GB and 12 GB of hotspot. And even when that 35 gigabytes of Boost Mobile high speed data ran out there was still 12 GB of hotspot dad left so it was a total of 47 gb. Some companies count their hotspot data toward their high speed data. So you have to calculate things like you do all things. You have to ask a company if they sell a 4G tablet. If they do you have to ask him if it can be unlocked at some time. And then ask him how long it will take you to get it unlocked and what you must do. You’ll always have to ask for a phone or tablet to be unlocked and you have to be on top of that.

          Kinetic Windstream sells a pretty good tablet. One ad says a Samsung tablet another ad says a Huawei or I whatever it’s called and those are pretty decent tablets. And there’s a Guam company that sells a good Samsung or Amazon tablet. A little company in Washington state which serves only a few counties sells a good Galaxy 8.0 tablet. Wireless is the best by far. Stand up wireless has a sky devices tablet. Not to be confused with Sky mobile. It is a elite T8 OCTA tablet. It may be dual SIM capable which means it could have two SIM cards. That means it can have two plans by two different providers at the same time. But since it’s 4G stand-up Wireless locks it. And they told my friend that after 45 days he can call to request and unlock and then will consider it. So I don’t know what that means because they give very little data 10 GB is a small amount of data even if it’s just for the ebb program. But if you were put in your ebb and your Lifeline plans together to get 10 gigabytes a month as a rip off. And that’s what stand up wireless is. But they gave a pretty decent tablet. They also give two other tablets only one at a time but they have three total and they will choose what you get I guess.
          A NUUU TAB 8. OR A VORTEX.

          AMERICAN ASSISTANCE GIVES AN 8-IN TABLET MADE BY FOXX DEVELOPMENT.
          I THOUGHT IT WAS A WI-FI ONLY TABLET. BUT I LOOKED AT A MANUAL ONLINE AND I THINK IT’S A 4G TABLET. I ASSUMED IT WAS WI-FI ONLY BECAUSE AMERICAN ASSISTANCE WAS MANDATING THAT YOU SIGN UP WITH LIFELINE FOR THEM IF YOU WANTED THEIR TABLET AND DATA OFFER.

          Companies which have unlimited talk text and data and good mobile data plans have a number for high-speed and then another number for hotspot data.
          Walmart Family Mobile has 40 GB of high-speed with 30 amazing gigabytes of hotspot data.
          Straight talk has 50 GB of high speed with 10 GB of hotspot.
          Boost and insurance each give 35 GB of high speed with 10 to 12 GB of hotspot data.

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  7. Raymond collins says

    January 24, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    Hello am trying to get a working phone of tempo phone which I have can’t get tru to anyone on no? Pls help me I have lifeline phone need help

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      January 24, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      How have you tried to contact them, Raymond? Have you used the contact info provide in the article above?

      Reply
  8. Kenzie White says

    January 22, 2020 at 8:37 pm

    What kind/type of cellular devices does your services send out to enrolled customers?

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      January 23, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      We’re not Tempo, Kenzie. This is an independent informational website. If you want to contact Tempo, you can find all the contact info in the article above.

      Reply
  9. Dm says

    October 14, 2019 at 2:06 am

    Can I bring my own phone to tempo?

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      October 14, 2019 at 6:09 am

      We just reviewed Tempo’s Terms & Conditions and it specifically says it no longer supports Spring phones as part of its Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), but it says nothing about other phones. If we were you we would contact customer service for the most up to date regulations.

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  10. Myers says

    August 7, 2019 at 2:27 pm

    The minutes , text and data for Tempo here is incorrect. They only give you 500 minutes, unlimited text and NO data.

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 7, 2019 at 3:06 pm

      Check Tempo’s website, Myers. It confirms the information we’ve provided.

      Reply
      • Lee Cox says

        August 16, 2021 at 5:46 pm

        Yes, this site repeated exactly what Tempos site says. I just read it. But I agree it’ll pan out inaccurate, as with many things in this industry of telecommunications.

        Reply
  11. todd wiseman says

    June 16, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    Got a SUNGSAM phone today via 2 day FEDEX , a galaxy class modeL but with no sim card sent with it, will have to call about this but u can get a human to answer in Kansas , they dont use robots on their switchboard do wish they had weekend hours for tech to do first time activation and such

    Todd
    Ohio Univ

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  12. todd wiseman says

    May 28, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    WONDERFUL to talk to a real human girl instead of a robot !! she was nice and they DO offer 1 free replacement phone in case u drop and crack the screen like i did today, am switching from old provider airvoice out of michigan, as of todays date almost June 1st, TEMPO is alive and serves south Ohio, they offered me 500 mins a month which is plenty for me

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  13. Allison Ann holley says

    May 13, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    Cell phones Vartex you have because collect cell phones
    Please let me know ok

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      May 13, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      OK.

      Reply
  14. kenneth reeder says

    March 26, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    how do i receive a free cell phone

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 26, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Click around this website and you’ll learn everything you need to know, Kenneth.

      Reply
  15. cherie says

    March 1, 2019 at 9:06 pm

    Help! My husband has a government cell phone thru Assurance Wireless. They offer a free replacement phone if yours is broken or lost, you just add $5.00 to your account for shipping, which he has taken advantage of for his lost phone some months back. Recently, the replacement phone he had and paid the shipping on was dropped while at his grandfathers funeral and now does not work. We called and reported this to Assurance Wireless and was advised to add $25.00 to his account to purchase another phone for his plan. This was not a problem. He purchased the top up pin card from Wal-Mart, which is under virgin mobile, added the money to his account and instead of the cheap refurbished phone that barely charges and gets extremely hot while talking on it, he tried to purchase a better one from their website thru his my account from the money he added. Well, the only good phones were more than $25 so he purchased another top up card of $100, now leaving him with $125.00 on his account, now has been over a month and half. He goes to his account to purchase his phone and adds it to his cart but when he goes to check out it doesn’t give you the option to purchase it from his account like he was told he could do. They will only allow purchase payments from credit/debit or a pay pal card. We are low income and don’t have and extra $125 laying around to do just that. So he contacted Assurance and asked if they could refund him his money to his pre paid debit card so he then can in turn pay for the phone and get on with his service. Oh no, they have been giving him the run around about refunding the money either by added it to the pre paid or by check. They are wanting receipts, proof of purchase for the top up pin cards and a copy of the front and back of the card. Well the $25 was not on a card Wal Mart prints a receipt with the pin number on it so I cant provide a copy of that nor the receipt as he threw it away once he verified that the $25 was added to his account never thinking that he is catching crap about his money that we have very little of hence the reason he has a government phone anyway not too mention his is disabled with no income nor SSI because he is still going threw the legal proceedings. I did find the $100 top up card in the trash that he had ripped up after he once again verified that the money was on his account. I sent them a copy of the front and back as requested however, that is not good enough for them. They want a receipt. WE DONT HAVE A RECEIPT for either. I don’t understand why the need for that anyway. We paid for it as we have loaded his account. How else would he have been able to do that without a purchased top up card as the cashier has to activate it and enter the correct sum of money we allotted. Now a month later, he still has no phone or the money that’s been sitting on his account since mid January. This is ridiculous. At this point I’d rather have the money back and most definitely go with another carrier. They suck and customer service barely speaks english and never helpful when you call they pass the buck every chance they get. Do you have any recommendations of what he needs to do next? Any information you can provide or anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
    Sincerely,
    Cherie

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 2, 2019 at 6:47 am

      It’s an unusual situation, Cherie, and we don’t have much in the way of advice for you. Have you gone back to Walmart to find out if they can print you a duplicate receipt?

      What would happen if you cancelled your account? Wouldn’t they have to refund the money? Then you could enroll with a different free government cell phone company and get a smart phone because you’re a new customer. Who knows? It might even be a better phone than what he has now.

      Reply
  16. Kelsey says

    February 13, 2019 at 5:44 pm

    How do I enroll for the phone

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 13, 2019 at 6:58 pm

      Here’s where you can find all the Lifeline companies offering plans in your state. Find the plan that fits your needs best and enroll using the contact we offer on each company’s page.

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

      Reply
  17. Susan E Barnes says

    November 7, 2018 at 10:58 am

    i need to have my service discontinued please.

    Susan E. Barnes

    #719-242-****

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      November 7, 2018 at 12:29 pm

      This website has no connection to Tempo nor any other free government cell phone company. So we cannot discontinue your service. You need to contact Tempo directly by calling 6-1-1 on your free government cell phone.

      Reply
  18. Johnny d. moore says

    July 19, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    what is the wireless company who provides service like virgin mobile uses sprint lines?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 19, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      We’re not sure what your question means, Johnny.

      Reply
    • Lee Cox Fort Wayne says

      October 7, 2021 at 6:49 am

      Wireless was owned by Virgin Mobile but they were recently bought by T-Mobile that’s why they are sending people T-Mobile 5G SIM cards to replace in their devices and I think you have to have it done by the end of the year or you will lose your service with assurance.

      Reply
  19. Basirat olaoshun says

    July 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    How do I re- enroll my tempo phone services

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 10, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      You do it just like you did the first time, Basirat. You can do it by phone or online. But are you sure that Tempo offers the plan that fits your needs best. Before you enroll with anyone, you should check out all the free government cell phone plans available in your state to see if one works for you better than the others. Here’s where you can review them all:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

      Reply
  20. John says

    April 19, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    Is it true my Tempo isn’t giving out phones on the streets any longer ?
    Why did they close up shop were they huckster and they ran there course !!

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 20, 2018 at 5:14 am

      Many companies use independent contractors to operate their street events. Those independent contractors have certainly contributed to the level of fraud and abuse found at those street events, but do not know if that is the situation with Tempo.

      Reply
  21. Megan says

    March 15, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Hello,
    My purse was recently stolen and I lost everything that was in it. It’s been a nightmare trying to get everything back. Not shortly after losing all of my important documents I dropped my cell phone and the screen broke making it impossible to read anything on the screen or write messages, search for things, or ….do anything on it basically. I am writing to see if I can have my cell replaced. It’s a government issued free phone so I don’t know how this works. I do not believe I have had the phone for over a year if that matters. I also had other issues with the phone before it was taken from me. I would have trouble with the signal. (Not all the time but more than any other time in my life and w any other carrier). I don’t mind being its a free phone and get the job done, I’m very thankful
    For that fact. I am involved in some important things that could ultimately effect my life greatly and that is why I NEED THIS PHONE AND IN WORKING CONDITION. I have Not used the phone in a while but when I did I was always dropping calls, there was a delay when someone would talk it would come thru at the wrong time thus the other person is already starting to asnwer. I’m dealing with a court case and have already missed ct. Dates due to my phone. I’m not from Denver and have no friends or family here so its been difficult.

    Please help me to get a new cell phone. (It says vortex on the back, I believe it’s Tempo, I recieved it FREE via a booth downtown in Denver, CO. I was able to get for several reasons. All I had to show that particular day was proof I received food stamps and I did by showing my benefits card and paperwork.

    My card has been missing for a good while so I’m assuming it’s not coming back and I’ve looked all over the area. Please help me!!!!
    4**~37~9514
    Megan Kay FlahardY
    DOB – 01/12/****
    720~490~****
    ***********@gmail.com
    729/943/****

    Please get a hold of me asap I will try to come into the food stamp office Monday because I have to pick up my EBT card that was stolen w my purse. My fiancé also needs to apply for Medicaid and food stamps, I want to learn about WICC, and some other things. Thank is

    Megan.

    an email and my EBT information and card. I am currently struggling with out the card and hav

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 16, 2018 at 5:33 am

      This is an independent informational website, and NOT operated by your service provider. You will need to get in touch with them directly. Do not rely on your service provider reading your comment left on this website. You can find all the service providers, and by clicking on your choice, all its contact info:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/free-cell-phone-providers

      Reply
  22. Shanelle Friday says

    February 22, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    Where do I get a free phone in Casper wyoming

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 22, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Two companies offer free government cell phone plans in Wyoming. You can find the companies, their plans, and their contact info at this link:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

      Reply
  23. Wendell says

    January 1, 2018 at 12:17 am

    I do odd jobs for food, can i still get a phone if i dont have proof of income or food stamps or anything like that?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      January 1, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      You have hit on one of the biggest faults in the free government cell phone program, Wendell. They have no way to provide a cell phone for someone in your situation (that is, someone who cannot prove low income). We’ve spoken to the people at the USAC about this “flaw” and they tell us they understand the issue exists and that they are working on a solution. Let’s hope the solution comes very early here in the new year.

      Reply
  24. Aaliyah Phillips says

    December 9, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    I’m trying to sign up for a Free phone but it want let me . Can you help me

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      December 10, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      Try calling Tempo’s customer service team, Aaliyah. The contact info is provided in the article above.

      Reply
  25. Natalie Dove says

    November 11, 2017 at 7:30 am

    I’m a new customer and I’ve had it for one month and now going on my second month. I got a text saying I get new minutes on the 11th of next month. Well the 11th is here no minutes. Just wondering why and how long will it take to get the minutes.

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      November 11, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      You should get your minutes on the same day every month, Natalie. So if you enrolled on the 11th, you should get them on the 11th each month. If they haven’t been added beyond that date, contact your service provider’s customer service team.

      Reply
  26. Jenny says

    November 6, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Your supposed to get Internet every month so why don’t it work

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      November 6, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      We’re not Tempo communications, Jenny. To get your question answered, you need to contact customer service by calling 6-1-1 on your free government cell phone.

      Reply
  27. lilkunta says

    October 17, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    please do an update.as of today tuesday 17 opctober 2017 mytempo.com says the plan is 500 voice minutes, 500 mb data, and unlimited texts for ALL lifeline plans. i dont see on the website if they give a candybar phone or a flipping phone or a smartphone. do you know? thank you.

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      October 17, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks for the news, Lilkunta. We are constantly searching for changes in the Lifeline program (we even have a software program that automatically searches all the service provider’s sites for changes), but some of them slip through the cracks. We (and our readers) owe a debt of gratitude to people like you who make us aware of those changes.

      In answer to your question, no one knows what kind of phone you’ll receive, but all free government cell phone companies are required to give smartphones to new customers.

      Reply
  28. Kenjeth Riffle says

    August 11, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    The phone is through tempo need u to get back with me

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 11, 2017 at 11:18 pm

      We’re not Tempo, Kenjeth. You need to contact that company’s customer service team. Contact info can be found in the article above.

      Reply
  29. Kenjeth Riffle says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    Yes I got a cell phone 5 months ago made a call off it in April,may,June then in July and this month I try calling off of it but it saying call roaming I took battery out and still don’t work what should I do or can you replace me with a new phone number the phone number is 304-514-**** is the phone I got through you

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  30. Victoria Starks says

    July 26, 2017 at 8:33 am

    I misplaced my phone I woukd like to know what I have to do to get another one. Each time ive calle I was on hold for 30 minutes only to get hung up on. I really need another phone please help me

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 26, 2017 at 9:39 am

      Is Tempo your service provider, Victoria?

      Reply
  31. carlita burchnell says

    July 12, 2017 at 10:10 am

    My phone was stolen and I was told I would have to call you to get it cancelled and possibly get a new one but I don’t know your number

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 12, 2017 at 10:24 am

      Really, Carlotta? You left this comment about four inches below Tempo’s contact info.

      Reply
  32. Vanessa Brown says

    June 21, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    Can you take me off of your service i haven’t been able to use that phone for some time about 2 and a half years sense you send it to me i never had activated it and tried contacting you several times with no attempt to return my emails. Vanessa Brown email me if i need more info on what to do.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      June 21, 2017 at 6:23 pm

      We’re not Tempo, Vanessa, so we can’t take you off its list. You need to contact the company’s customer service team directly.

      Reply
  33. Kendrick Lamar Young says

    March 30, 2017 at 8:26 am

    I would like to know why I don’t have my minutes on my phone for the following month?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 30, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      Impossible for us to answer that question, Kendrick, because we’re not your Lifeline service provider. We’re an independent informational website that’s not affiliated with any of the free government cell phone companies.

      Reply
  34. Aneeda Aneeda says

    February 19, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    I live in Cleveland Ohio I have a Tempo wireless phone and I want to buy minutes where can I buy some minutes at.

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 19, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      Ready Wireless can solve your problem, Aneeda. They sell minutes in thousands of big name retail stores around the country. There’s probably one or more right in your neighborhood. Here’s an article that tells you everything you need to know:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/buy-airtime-for-lifeline-phones-through-ready-wireless-new-airfair

      Reply
  35. Melvin Robertson says

    February 19, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    I one change my account number I can login to my account open up in 9-22-17 I need to get in to my account.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 19, 2017 at 3:51 pm

      You need to contact Tempo’s customer service team, Melvin. You can find the contact info in the article above.

      Reply
  36. Andre Williams says

    November 23, 2016 at 10:59 am

    my phone has a puk code lock how do i get it off

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      November 23, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Here’s an article that answers that question, Andre:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/what-is-a-puk-code-and-how-do-you-find-it

      Reply
  37. JAMES O CARSON says

    November 11, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    I have being trying to get a government lifeline phone for two years and all I get is wrong.information.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      November 11, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      This website has everything you need to know, James. There’s a reason we’re considered the nation’s leading authority on free government cell phones. Start with this article for a good general background:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/how-do-i-get-a-free-phone

      Reply
    • Allison Jackson says

      February 15, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      how can I get a free cell phone for free. my name is allison Jackson. (Persona details deleted). home phone is (843)877 ****. i get Medicaid

      Reply
      • Free Government Cell Phones says

        February 15, 2017 at 5:47 pm

        That’s what this whole website is all about, Allison. Spend some time looking around this site before you attempt to enroll with any company. Do a little homework in order to find the best plan possible. Here’s where you should start:

        https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/how-do-i-get-a-free-phone

        Reply
  38. Danita Carter says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    Do I Still Have Monthly Minutes and Life line Service With you? Danita Carter (770)873-**** Yes or No Thanks

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      November 10, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      We can’t answer that question for you, Danita, because we’re not Tempo Communications. We’re an independent website, not an internet service provider. You’ll need to contact your service provider directly to get your question answered.

      Reply
  39. LaToya McClain says

    September 3, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Okay I have had services since Aug 4 and 2 days later it stopped working. It gives an error message network not available and when I call there is no number recognized. 678-637-**** this is the number that was given to me and it doesn’t work

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      September 3, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      You need to contact your service provider, LaToya. We ain’t it.

      Reply
  40. Amanda feagle wilkerson says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I’m looking for the tempo cell phone I’m on food stamps and Medicaid my address is **** rd sw. you can contact me my phone 478234-**** or email at *******@gmail.com

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 17, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      You need to contact Tempo directly, Amanda. You can find its contact info on this page.

      However, are you sure that Tempo offers the best plan for you? Each company offers a slightly different plan than the others (more minutes, more texts, data plan, etc). So you should check them all out to make sure you’re getting everything you need. Here’s a link to a page that will tell you all the possible companies available in your state:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

      Reply
  41. Michelle Murray says

    August 10, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    I found a tempo wireless phone. How do I return it to the owner?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 11, 2016 at 1:35 am

      Another question we’ve never had before. Dial 6-1-1 and you’ll get customer service. Explain the problem to them.

      Reply
  42. Christie says

    August 10, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Can you get one if you had one through qlinks recently?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 10, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      You can change service providers every 60 days if you wish.

      Reply
  43. Nathaniel Rhea says

    August 2, 2016 at 12:46 am

    My phone was stolen

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 2, 2016 at 3:31 am

      Read this article,Nathaniel. It will tell you exactly what to do:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/i-lost-my-phone-how-do-i-get-a-replacement

      Reply
  44. Antonio mourning says

    August 1, 2016 at 10:00 am

    My tempo sprint cell phone does not work please help?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 1, 2016 at 11:35 am

      You must contact Tempo’s customer service or tech support team.

      Reply
  45. catherine mccall says

    July 30, 2016 at 4:11 am

    Hi my name is Catherine Mccall I was intrested in becoming an master agent. I was a master agent for budget mobile and safelink. I already have a great team thats ready and egar.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 30, 2016 at 4:51 am

      You’ll need to contact Tempo directly, Catherine. We’re not Tempo, we’re an independent website that’s not affiliated with any of the Lifeline Assistance companies.

      Reply
  46. Shameka Gilead says

    July 27, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    How can I add more minutes to my phone

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 27, 2016 at 5:23 pm

      Visit the Tempo website. It spells out all the company’s extra minute plans very clearly.

      Reply
      • Shameka Gilead says

        July 27, 2016 at 6:14 pm

        I see the price plan but not how to add the minutes

        Reply
        • Free Government Cell Phones says

          July 28, 2016 at 8:41 am

          We can understand your confusion, Shameka. Tempo’s website does not make it very clear on its website. But we dug in and found the info for you. Click on “Customer Support” and scroll down the page and you will find the info that tells you how to purchase minutes online, by phone, or in person. Good luck.

          Reply
  47. Jerome says

    June 2, 2016 at 10:32 am

    I want to cancel my tempo account. Who do I call.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      June 2, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Call Tempo customer service at the number shown on this page.

      It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that most of the Lifeline Assistance companies make it far simpler to sign up for an account than to cancel one.

      Reply
  48. Kimberly J Williams says

    April 19, 2016 at 5:17 am

    How can I get a free cell phone, I get medicaid foodstamps, ssi

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 19, 2016 at 7:20 am

      Sounds like you qualify, Kimberly, so click on the “States” link at the top of this page. Then click on your state name. You’ll come to a list of all the free government cell phone companies doing business in your state. Click through all the companies to see which one offers the plan that’s best for you. Good luck.

      Reply
  49. Timothy Peoples says

    April 9, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    I’m looking to become a master agent. I’ve worked for Safelink, Assist Wireless, Yourtel, Blue Jay and Life Wireless over the past 8 years. I took a break last year due to family problems but I’m now ready to reestablish my place in the Free Phone business.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 9, 2016 at 6:45 pm

      Good to hear from you, Timothy. Please keep us (and our readers) updated on your progress. I’m sure we’d all like to hear first hand from a free government cell phone agent.

      Reply
  50. Cath . Cowgill says

    April 1, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    Do You get a Smart Phone with Lifeline?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 1, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      Here’s an article that will tell you everything you need to know about the free government cell phone program and smartphones:
      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/which-lifeline-cell-phone-companies-offer-smartphones

      Reply
  51. Divya sharma says

    February 18, 2016 at 4:19 am

    I already have a phone but all i need is a sim card and i want to have my old number

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 19, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Click through the list of free government cell phone companies in your state. You’ll need to contact them directly to ask if it’s possible to do what you want done.

      Reply
  52. Richard says

    January 23, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    How does Tempo handle rollover minutes?

    For example, a service year is 12 months. If I use the phone for 1 text message every 60 days – This appears to be the minimum possible usage – And have the Rollover 125 plan, after 1 year, I would have 1,498 minutes banked, and 2 would have been deducted for the 6 text messages over the course of the year.

    Will Tempo allow minutes to roll over for full year?

    Further, let’s assume that I have the service, uninterrupted, for 5 years, making sure to re-certify in time and to not lose my number, and that I take good care of the phone.

    During the last month of the 5 year period after the monthly minutes are added, in theory I would have 7,490 minutes – Good for 7,490 minutes of calls, 22,470 text messages, or about 3.65 GB of data transfer.

    Would Tempo allow this?

    I read Tempo’s T&C (here – http://www.mytempo.com/footer/Lifeline-Terms-and-Conditions.aspx), and they did not address my question, nor did their site in general.

    I dread having to contact outsourced (and reportedly rude) customer service reps.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  53. Elvira baker says

    January 3, 2016 at 12:22 am

    How do I get my free government cell phone and where? I am eligible for food stamps.

    Reply
  54. Vanna says

    October 21, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Why don’t it let me use my address

    Reply
  55. Lucy Kazalee says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    Sorry but posted a comment earlier today and by mistake entered an e-mail address that is no longer valid. This website has been very helpful and informational, and answered every question I had been unsure about.

    Reply
  56. Shadrack Karanja says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I paid @ 49.95 to join Tempo wireless as a manager about 3 or 4 days ago. I haven’t heard anything since then even acknowledgement. I would like to change from manager to senior manager. Last night’s webinar made me change my mind. I am in the down line of Eric B.

    Reply
  57. Catherine says

    September 24, 2015 at 4:55 am

    Need my cell phone

    Reply
  58. yomilani pound says

    September 17, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I already have a phone but all i need is a sim card and i want to have my old number

    Reply
    • yomilani pound says

      September 17, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      ok

      Reply
      • yomilani pound says

        September 17, 2015 at 8:05 pm

        how do I get started

        Reply
    • Audrey Barber says

      July 18, 2016 at 7:30 am

      Need my cell phone back on .what do I do?

      Reply
      • Free Government Cell Phones says

        July 18, 2016 at 10:35 am

        There are a million reasons your cell phone may not be working, Audrey, and it’s impossible for us to analyze it online. You need to contact your service provider’s customer service or tech support team for the best answer.

        Reply
  59. Ann King says

    September 15, 2015 at 1:03 am

    I am a 70 yr old female on a fixed income and am on Medicaid and medicare and energy assistance plus the snap (food stamp) program. any assistance would be appreciated.. Thank You

    Reply
  60. RAQUEL C ALLEN says

    August 17, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    I have a tempo phone and I love it!!! Unfortunately, I thought I lost it. So I applied for a safe-link phone. I found the tempo phone before the safe-link phone was processed, I called and cancelled it. In the meantime, my tempo phone has been turned off !!! May please have it turned back on? My tempo phone number is 470-338-****.
    You attention to this matter is very much appreciated!!!

    Thank You
    Raquel Allen

    I can be reached also at 770-987-****

    Reply
    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      August 18, 2015 at 8:17 am

      You need to call Tempo.

      Reply
  61. donna says

    July 30, 2015 at 6:37 am

    I just received my phone I pressed unlock then * it only say press *! To unlock ; over and over trying same I had a women as well try same. Fake phone?

    Reply
  62. MIRIAM BELVIN says

    June 12, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    T-MOBLIE HAS OTHER PHONES WITH EASIER TYPING USE OF KEYPAD. I AM LOOKING FOR A PHONE WITH EASIER TYPING ON KEYPAD

    Reply
  63. Lennox says

    June 11, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Does NYS nor NYC have Low-Income Internet Basics or Internet Essentials? If not, we’ll need them. Why isn’t New York included?

    Reply
    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      June 12, 2015 at 8:58 am

      You will have to check with the companies to see.

      Click Here for info on Internet Essentials.
      Click Here for info on Internet Basics.

      Reply
  64. Lennox says

    June 11, 2015 at 11:58 am

    When will you bring Tempo Wireless to New York State?

    Reply
  65. SAMUEL LOTT says

    May 8, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    HOW DO I APPLY

    Reply
    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      May 9, 2015 at 10:13 am

      You contact the company and complete an application online or over the phone.

      Reply
  66. Dorothy hulse says

    March 28, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    just got my phone ( i live in nevada) my daughter in california want to add minutes to my phone but cant figure out provider. sounds like tisaz

    Reply
  67. NiQuashia says

    March 3, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    My phone will not let me update all my apps. Can someone help me go through all steps or they can do it for me over the phone?

    Reply
    • NiQuashia says

      March 11, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Why nobody helped me with my phone yet?

      Reply
  68. Theodore Stewart says

    March 2, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Does your phone work well in Ontanogan, which is in the upper peninsula of Michigan?

    Reply
    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:48 am

      You will need to go to their site and pop in your address to check.

      Reply
  69. Carol says

    January 29, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    How do I tell how many minutes I used and how many I have left?

    Reply
  70. Lois hobbs says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    I got a phone wait see you all Carrie this phone. LYNXX

    Reply
  71. Cora Armon says

    November 5, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    I’ve never been able to get my incoming calls. When I press the green phone on the screen,nothing happens. What should I do.

    Reply
  72. nina bulloch says

    October 20, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    My phone is saying I have 250 mins but I can’t call out. I’ve call an got them to do a trouble shoot nothing is working..

    Reply
  73. leonardo esquivel says

    October 11, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Mi cellular tempo lla tiene 2meses que no me ponen Los minutes mi hombre es Leonardo esquivel

    Reply
  74. james walker says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:56 am

    what dose the gov phone look like.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      October 10, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      Like some of these on this page:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/cell-phone-manuals

      Reply
  75. Velma Garcia says

    August 29, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I am trying to get hold of Tempo..My phone got stolen in my place.. I would like to cancel my Tempo ph, the # to that. 920287****. My # to reach me. 920889****. Pls call me. Someone using my tempo phone and pay for the min’s with a different #.. here it is. 920340****.. now how is that?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 29, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Phone number is listed in the article above: 877-822-8501

      Reply
  76. krystal crawley says

    August 22, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    Hello I have tried to contact tempo cell phone service but I still have no reply can I please have your fax number I would like a cell phone please

    Reply
  77. krystal crawley says

    August 3, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    I would like to sign up fpr a government cell phone.how can I apply what do I need to do first and also can I have a contact number from you and fax number please and thank you!

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 4, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Follow the directions on this page for Tempo, or begin with our Free Government Phones by State page.

      Reply

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