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Yourtel Wireless Lifeline Cell Phones

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Some states: unlimited talk and text for $3.99.

NOTE: YOURTEL IS NOW TerraCom Wireless. PLEASE SEE THEIR PAGE.

Yourtel Wireless is an eight-state, regional provider of Lifeline cell phones and airtime for those with low income or who are already on a government assistance program. YourTel serves the states of Kansas, Illinois. Missouri, Maine, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington.

The Yourtel standard plan is the Lifeline Plan 250. Please note that Oklahoma get an even better deal due to Oklahoma-specific Lifeline rules.

Lifeline Plan 250
Receive 250 free voice minutes each month. You also can send and receive text messages which be be counted at a rate of 1 minute per text message either sending or receiving text messages. There are no rollover minutes with this plan. Not available in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Lifeline Unlimited Plan
Each month you will receive unlimited voice minutes and texting for $3.99 per month plus fees and taxes. This plan is only available to Oklahoma residents.

Oklahoma Lifeline 1000 Plan
Receive 1000 voice minutes and/or texts each month for $1.00 per month plus fees and taxes. Text messaging will be assessed at a rate of 1 minute per text message, sending or receiving. There are no rollover minutes with this plan. This plan is only available to Oklahoma residents.

In some areas special tribal plans are available if you live in a tribal area. You can call anywhere in the United States. Only airtime charges apply. Calls cannot be made internationally. Calls to directory assistance (411) are free.

The qualifications to get a phone from Yourtel are the same as for the other companies in the same states. You probably qualify if:

(1) You already participate in another State or Federal assistance program such as food stamps, public housing, or Medicaid (and others).

OR

(2) Your household income is at or below 135% to 150% of the poverty level according to your state and/or the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

* See Federal Poverty Guidelines

Contact:
Yourtel Wireless (now Terracomm Wireless)
401 E. Memorial Road
Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Website: www.terracomwireless.com
For Enrollment, Customer Service, or Technical Support: 1-877-388-1082

Latest News on Yourtel Wireless:

The 2016 List of Leaders: Who’s who in the free government cell phone business - conducts a comprehensive analysis of the latest USAC numbers to come up with the an accurate look at the who’s who and what’s what in the Lifeline Assistance industry.
Companies dropping out: Trouble in the free government cell phone program? - Two of the top 20 LifeLine Assistance free government cell phone companies have now dropped out of the business. And two others have merged into a single company.
How many free government cell phones are out there? Who are the biggest providers? - How many free government cell phones are out there? Ten million, twenty million? Who are the biggest Lifeline phone providers?
The free government cell phone program comes to Oklahoma. With a little twist. - In Oklahoma, many residents can get a government cell phone and 1000 minutes of air time or 1000 texts each month for just $1.
Good news for LifeLine wireless subscribers: Now you can get reload minutes at 40,000 retail locations across the country - Good news for LifeLine wireless subscribers: Now you can get reload minutes at 40,000 retail locations across the country

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  1. Aleshia Thomas says

    July 21, 2016 at 9:32 am

    My phone has not worked for months ,I have been sick that’s why I have not been able to call,so can someone please send me a number to call to get a replacement phone. Thx

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 21, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Just look at the bottom of the article on this page, Aleshia. You’ll find contact for YourTel. However, it’s probably important for you to know that YourTel has merged with TerraCom, so you might need to call TerraCom. You can find it’s contact info here:

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

      Something else to keep in mind is that your account would have been automatically cancelled if you have not used your phone for 60 days. If that’s the case, TerraCom’s records may show that you’ve been cancelled. In that case, you can re-apply with any of the Lifeline Assistance companies in your state. Here’s where you can find a full list of them:

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

      Reply
      • Markeith says

        August 16, 2016 at 12:24 am

        Can yall send me new phone

        Reply
        • Free Government Cell Phones says

          August 16, 2016 at 5:03 am

          You left your comment on the wrong page, Markeith, because YourTel no longer exists. It has merged with Terracom. But even Terracom will not send you a free phone based on leaving a comment on this page. You need to go through the application and approval process. Here’s Terracom’s page:

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

          But does Terracom offer the best plan in your state? Maybe not. You owe it to yourself to check out all the plans available to make sure you get the best one. Here’s where you can find all the Lifeline Assistance free government cell phone companies in your state:

          https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

          Reply
  2. Laura says

    June 21, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Dear Yourtel I have a goverment cell phone life line. Being having problems with it since first month. Any way I can switch to your company get another phone number and drop theirs.?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      June 21, 2016 at 8:49 am

      It looks like you didn’t see the notice we placed at the top of the YourTel page, Laura. There is no more YourTel. It has merged with Terracom Wireless. Here’s a link to that page:

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

      Reply
  3. Deborah K. Butler says

    April 20, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    Dear Yourtel Wireless, Lifeline Provider,

    On your statements of what you provide, for the Lifeline free cell phone government program, states that you serve six states, but you have nine listings. There are really only eight states because the state of Washington appears twice on the list.

    When I see very noticeable inaccuracies within a ad / document, that could have been corrected easily, by simply proofreading, I don’t consider that persons or companies ability to provide any better quality service for me. So, I don’t consider their services or business. Just wanted to bring this to your attention.

    Sincerely,
    Deborah K. Butler
    (360)747-****

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 20, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      Keeping up with all the changes with all the companies is more than a full-time job, Deborah. Thanks for catching that proofreading error.

      Reply
  4. assefa says

    April 16, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    I am a senior beneficiary food stump, medicare how can i get free phone servise.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 16, 2016 at 1:05 pm

      It sounds like you qualify, Assefa. What you should do next is click on the “States” link at the top of this page. Then click on your state and you’ll find a comprehensive list of free government cell phone service providers in your area. Click through them all to find the company and plan that’s best for you. It’s that easy.

      Reply
  5. Margaret E Walter says

    March 15, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    I would like to know if it is true that the government is trying to stop the free phones in December or not.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 16, 2016 at 8:48 am

      No truth whatsoever to that rumor. Of course, there are always some members of Congress who oppose the program, but Lifeline Assistance is far too popular with too many voters to ever be killed.

      Reply
  6. darron clark says

    February 20, 2016 at 2:23 am

    How do I replace my phone if it was stolen

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 21, 2016 at 5:06 am

      Contact your service provider and ask what it’s “lost phone” procedure.

      Reply
  7. Lloyd Young says

    December 13, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I would like to see if someone is using my old phone 316

    Reply
  8. karen Blatchford says

    December 8, 2015 at 7:38 am

    Would like my password sent 2 my email so I can pay my bill online

    Reply
    • karen Blatchford says

      December 8, 2015 at 7:39 am

      need it as soon as possible

      Reply
  9. Merriellen Starbird says

    October 28, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    I need someone to call me I need to paid on my cellphone so it can be on

    Reply
  10. Jessica says

    October 27, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    How can I get a free phone

    Reply
  11. Dustin Couch says

    September 2, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    Received your phone but battery will not stay charged to adtivatevit. Please contact me at above email.. Dustin Couch.

    Reply
  12. Joi jolly says

    August 30, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    i want unlimited data plan please on my phone

    Reply
  13. tonia brunsback says

    August 13, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    I switched from safelink to yourtell wireless last month and so regret it the same day I had it it quit working so I went back to the stand at harry and Washington and they gave me another fone well later it also stopped working well took it back an got another one well again it happend but they wouldent take that one back told me to go and up grade at the store an I refuse to the fone only works if changing but will also work with out a battery if I’m lucky ive been without a fone for a month going on two how can you help me not mad just pissed thank you tonia

    Reply
  14. Christian Oguguo says

    August 5, 2015 at 10:32 am

    I need a free Life Line phone. I receive SNAP benefits each month. How do I go about getting one.

    Reply
  15. Lamel Washington says

    August 3, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    I would like to become an agent for your company in the Chicago land area. I have door to door and business to business sells experience. Please contact me and I will email a copy of my resume to you. Thank you for your time.

    Reply
    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      August 4, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      You will need to contact them. Here’s a page on how to get a job handing out free phones:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/get-a-job-handing-out-free-cell-phones

      Reply
  16. kenny says

    May 9, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    this is NOT free!!!! They charge more for crap service with limited minutes than i pay now for my unlimited data, text, and call minute plan !! Plus you have to pay for the phone! take this company off the free govt phone list please!

    Reply
    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      May 10, 2015 at 8:19 am

      We’re sorry but you are incorrect. Yourtel offers free cell phones and plans.

      https://www.yourtelwireless.com/lifeline-free-plans.php

      Reply
  17. velvet chelton says

    March 25, 2015 at 1:13 am

    I’m writing in reguards to my yourtel wireless application…I was told that within a 24 Hr period of time I could check on the status of my application…

    Reply
  18. Diann Kay Cutting says

    January 16, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    i need to add minutes to my phone..where can I walk into and pay it? no green card, no credit card. I have this problem evey month. I am in Kansas City Mo or Kansas area.

    Reply
  19. KC says

    January 7, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    the service sucks the unlimited talk text and wireless is a lie and you constantly have to call in to get minutes if you quote run out of your unlimited which they don’t mean understand with unlimited means plan and then you have to go through the hill and then they don’t answer your phone so unlimited why are your tail Wireless is a joke and sucks sometimes it would be easier to go without a phone but in emergency cases it is okay I accept I guess so other than that it being a free service other than it being a free service to the government it sucks and they can track your phone intervene in anything you do and hack your website and change everything so I don’t trust them!!!!!

    Reply
  20. mary tuckel says

    December 6, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    need to know where to send my phone that is no longer working!

    Reply
    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      December 7, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Contact Yourtel to find out how to handle it.

      Reply
  21. Foy Fox says

    December 1, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    i wouldn t mind having a free phone and as i am deaf i would like to get the one that has text messages i get food stamps can u provide me with a phone please

    Reply
    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      December 1, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      You need to contact the cell phone company directly. Their contact information is in the article above.

      Reply
  22. Bateman says

    November 17, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    The phone I’d life saver

    Reply
  23. Manicia says

    September 12, 2014 at 11:45 am

    I would like to know y I can’t hear people when they call me or I call them

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      September 12, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Either your volume is off or your speaker is broken.

      Reply
  24. frank neil says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I would like to know how to contacked someone on internet to sign up please…………….

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 5, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      You need to contact the phone provider directly.

      Reply
  25. jaime ramirez says

    July 24, 2014 at 9:59 am

    need to check my balance

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 25, 2014 at 10:54 am

      Call your phone provider.

      Reply
  26. debra goedhart says

    July 22, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    my phone wont hold a charge and when it says its charged i use it one time for 5 minutes and it goes completely dead,i do believe it is the battery …I need a functioning phone right now ,how do i go about getting a replacement in a timeley manner?

    Reply
    • sbani says

      July 26, 2014 at 7:02 am

      If it’s an Android phone, try uninstalling any Facebook and Google+ apps. Come back and let us know how this works.

      Reply
  27. dickie wolfenden says

    July 20, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    Not very good customer service. Blew me off without answering my questions.

    Reply

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