Indiana is in better shape that most of the states. Its government has resisted the urge to spend too much money. Nevertheless, the state has faced more than its fair share of problems.
The devastating floods forced many businesses too close. Lives were thrown into turmoil. On top of that they had even more tornados than usual. More businesses were destroyed. And more lives turned upside down.
Combine these natural tragedies with unemployment and inflation and you have a lot of people who need help. The kind of help that Lifeline free government cell phone service and the Affordable Connectivity Program’s free internet can provide.
Lifeline and ACP free government cell phone service providers in Indiana
Here’s a list of all the Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones in Indiana. They all offer different plans with different numbers of minutes, different refill options, and serve different geographic areas. So click through them all and find the plan that’s best for you.
- Access Wireless
- American Assistance
- Assurance Wireless
- EnTouch Wireless
- Life Wireless
- Safelink Wireless
- StandUp Wireless
- Terracom Wireless
- Tempo Communications
- Truconnect
Lifeline Discount Companies in Indiana
If you qualify for Lifeline Assistance, but you find that none of the companies offer free government cell phones where you live, you have another option. The companies below, while not offering free cell phone plans, do offer substantial Lifeline discounts off their regular mobile phone plans in Indiana:
How to qualify for Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones in Indiana
You are eligible if you receive benefits from any of these programs in Indiana:
- 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)
Residents of Indiana may also qualify if your Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. These calculations reflected in the chart below:
| Income Based Eligibility for Indiana | ||
|---|---|---|
| Members in Household | Annual income | |
| 1 member | $18,347 | |
| 2 members | $24,719 | |
| 3 members | $31,091 | |
| 4 members | $37,463 | |
| 5 members | $43,835 | |
| 6 members | $50,207 | |
| 7 members | $56,579 | |
| 8 members | $62,951 | |
| For each additional member add $6,372 annually | ||
How to qualify for an ACP free government phone and unlimited service in Indiana
It’s even easier to qualify for ACP service than it is to qualify for Lifeline service. The USAC website spells it all out:
Consumers qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) through participation in Lifeline or a Lifeline-qualifying program, having an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, through participation in ACP-qualifying programs, such as the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program (including the Community Eligibility Provision), WIC, through award of a federal Pell Grant, or through participation in a participating service provider’s existing low-income program.
Hoosiers rejoice! Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program have come to the rescue all across Indiana. Get a free government cell phone. Get free government internet. Click around and find the plan that works best for your needs. Then enroll. Do it ASAP!
Latest Lifeline and ACP News for Indiana:
If you have any other questions, please refer to the links in the sidebar.
Anthony Latray Williams says
I have a nuu phone service I need my SIM card unlock for I can put in another device I broke my phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
You need to speak to your service provider, Anthony.
LeeMan says
NOW THAT ACP BENEFIT IS OVER IF YOU’RE STILL OR ELSE FOR THE LIFELINE BENEFIT YOU CAN GET A FREE PHONE THROUGH THE LIFELINE PROGRAM FROM ASSURANCE WIRELESS OR AIRTALK WIRELESS OR STAND-UP WIRELESS.
AND ALL THREE OF THOSE COMPANIES WILL GIVE YOU UNLIMITED TEXTING WITH A THOUSAND MINUTES OF TALK PLUS 4 AND 1/2 GB OF DATA. AIRTALK WIRELESS MAY ACTUALLY GIVE YOU UNLIMITED TALK AND TEXT WITH 5 GB OF DATA.
AND IF YOU ARE LOW INCOME OR IF YOU GET FOOD STAMPS OR MEDICAID OR SSI DISABILITY OR SCHOOL LUNCH FROM INTERNET THROUGH COMCAST XFINITY INTERNET ESSENTIALS BASIC PLAN FOR $10 PER MONTH. OR YOU CAN GET THE SPECTRUM ASSIST PLAN FOR DISCOUNTED AROUND $20 PER MONTH. OR THE AT&T ACCESS PLAN FOR $30 A MONTH AND ACCESS MAY HAVE A $10 VERSION. THE MEDIACOM CONNECTOR COMPETE PLAN MAY CAUSE $10 PER MONTH AND THE COX COMMUNICATIONS CONNECT TO COMPETE PLAN MAYBE $10 PER MONTH AND THAT MAY REQUIRE A SCHOOL-AGE CHILD IN THE HOME BUT THEY MAY HAVE OTHER DISCOUNTED PLANS.
SUDDENLINK AND OPTIMUM HAVE PLANS CALLED ALTICE AND ADVANTAGE FOR $15 PER MONTH.
COMCAST XFINITY INTERNET ACCESSIBILITY PLAN IS $10 A MONTH AND IF YOU SEARCH THE PHRASE XFINITY INTERNET ESSENTIALS LOW COST COMPUTER YOU CAN BUY A 3110 CHROMEBOOK OR EVEN BETTER 3140 LATITUDE LAPTOP FROM DELL FOR $150 WORTH $300.
AND THE OPTIMUM ADVANCE CUSTOMERS MAY BE ABLE TO BUY A $150 REFURBISHED COMPUTER.
HE’S FOLLOWING COMPANIES HAVE HOTSPOT FOR $20 PER MONTH OR DOWN TO $10 FOR $15 PER MONTH AND ONE OF THEM OR TWO OF THEM HAVE UNLIMITED 4G SPEED DATA. AND YOU HAVE TO BUY A HOTSPOT DEVICE OR YOU MAY BE ABLE TO RENT ONE OR PAY MONTHLY. THESE COMPANIES MAY ALSO HAVE REFURBISHED COMPUTERS FOR $49 OR $99 OR $125 DEPENDING ON INVENTORY BUT WHATEVER YOU PAY THEY WILL BE WORTH MORE.
CONNECTALL INTERCONNECTION LOCATED IN KENT WASHINGTON HAS $49 REFURBISHED LAPTOPS AND $15 HOTSPOT PLANS.
COMPUDOPT
HUMAN-I-T
PCS FOR PEOPLE AND PCS REFURBISHED ARE TWO DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF THE SAME COMPANY LIKE THESE OTHER COMPANIES HAVE OTHER BRANCH SELLS YOU THE REFURBISHED DEVICE.
3R TECHNOLOGY IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON STATE AND IF YOU SEARCH FOR THE COMPANY 3R TECHNOLOGY INCLUDE A PHRASE LIKE LOW INCOME LAPTOP OR TECHNOLOGY ACCESS DISCOUNT SINCE THERE ARE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE THE SAME NAME.
CHROMEBOOKS ARE US HAS REFURBISHED CHROMEBOOKS AS LOW AS $40 IN GOOD SHAPE WITH LIMITED WARRANTY BUT DOES NOT REQUIRE A LOW INCOME TO BE ELIGIBLE.
IF YOU LIVE IN THE SAME HOUSE EVEN IF YOU ARE AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS LIKE BROTHER AND SISTER AND MOTHER AND DAUGHTER OR SO ON YOU CAN EACH CLAIM YOU ARE SEPARATE HOUSEHOLDS IF YOU CAN CLAIM YOU DON’T SHARE EXPENSES. AS LONG AS YOU’RE OVER 18 OR IF YOU’RE IN EMANCIPATED MINOR OR WHATEVER. BUT IF YOU’RE A MARRIED COUPLE OR A PARENT WITH CUSTODY OF MINE OR CHILDREN UNFORTUNATELY YOU MUST COUNT AS ONE HOUSEHOLD.
YOU CAN DO SEARCHES ONLINE TO FIND OUT WHAT COMPANIES COVER YOUR AREA INCLUDING TYPE THE SEARCH ACP PROVIDERS NEAR ME OR TYPE THE SEARCH LIFELINE PROVIDERS NEAR ME OR LIFELINE COMPANIES NEAR ME. AND YOU CAN DO OTHER SEARCH PHRASES WHICH INCLUDE PHRASES LIKE DIGITAL INCLUSION OR DIGITAL DIVIDE OR DIGITAL EQUITY.
GOOGLE SEARCH PHRASES…
AFTRR STANDS FOR THE ALLIANCE FOR TECHNOLOGY REFURBISHING AND REUSE.
PBDD STANDS FOR PARTNERS BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE.
Donny Maish says
try this out
Lee says
I have had free phone through government programs for several years. Not understanding how things work, it wasn’t an issue that I didn’t receive good service in one state, but since moving to the state I’m in now, and being lied to by xfinity regarding my internet and having to pay even though they had my acp info along with safelink turning my phone service off three times during the time government fcc,and national verification said no one’s phones would be turned off or have to reinstate until end of June 2022, I did and it wasn’t even time gor me to reinstate. I got conned by xfinity/ Comcast to get a free phone which they lied after me trying to get phone for 3 weeks and told me offer was over, I told them I would just pay on a plan for the phone I really wanted, and pd everything upfront for first month. However when my phone arrived at my door it was the phone that originally should have been free they would not accept it as a refund they would not let me take it to the store they would not send me a phone before I sent it to them I had already been without a phone for 5 weeks having to go walk down the street as a disabled person to a neighbor’s to borrow a phone I missed doctor’s appointments that were via phone appointments Etc Xfinity Comcast will not refund me they would not allow me to upgrade they now that I found out have been overbilling me over charging me and never added the insurance for this phone and I have problems holding things sometimes I dropped my phone it didn’t have the case on it it has shattered the whole screen is shattered and now to find out they never applied the the Assurance Insurance so now I have to end up paying $300 for a phone that’s actually only 150 should have been a free phone to begin with and should not have been the phone that I purchased so forewarning be careful of qlink if you have another kind of government phone because qlink will try to step in they did that to me twice SafeLink you can’t get any kind of person that speaks any kind of English to understand them not that I care what where you’re from just speak some English they don’t care they look down on people that need assistance I never thought I would be in this situation but I am now Xfinity Comcast has lied to me taking money from my bank account when they shouldn’t have and sold me the wrong phone that I should not have been paying for on this particular phone cheated me out of the insurance and now I’ve got to use a phone that has already cut my finger because the screen is so broken thank you Indiana
Monica Christman says
I have the same problem but I am trying to recive my free government tablet with my acp through Xfinity but I can’t find anything do you know?
Henry says
Xfinity is not offering a tablet connected to the ACP benefit.
“Is Comcast participating in the device subsidy portion of ACP?”
“At this time, we are not participating in the device subsidy program associated with ACP. Our focus is to provide broadband connectivity across all tiers of Internet service for as many eligible customers as possible. Our low-cost computer program through Internet Essentials is still available to new IE customers.”
Damien Carter says
I lived in Indianapolis & have moved to Connersville, IN., I have had a lifeline plan with QLink Wireless through all the bouncing around the state & service has held up really well. They go through the T-Mobile system (I believe) with unlimited data & I’ve had no complaints this far. Just a suggestion.
Kelly wininger says
Lost cell interested I a flip any avaiable? Kelly wininger 812-758-**** labdlinr
Free Government Cell Phones says
You need to contact your service provider, Kelly. This is an independent informational website that is not affiliated with any of the Lifeline service providers.
Mari M Gordon says
I live in Evansville indiana I’m trying to find the pop up boths that hand them out then
Free Government Cell Phones says
We strongly urge our readers NOT to enroll at street events. They been the scenes of too many cases of fraud and abuse. Please enrol online or by phone.
Jennifer Wilson says
Somebody please help me I live in Indiana I had qlink then my phone stopped working. I put the new sim in and it didn’t work the only answer I could come up with is the phone was compatible anymore so I spent $120 on a cheaply made ZTE I had bought a Motorola 1 yr previous. I got the new ZTE and a new sim I received it end of April I have try 3 other people have tried to connect it and all it does is connect you with TMobile no matter which number you call I get emails about o usage of the phone from qlink but I can’t talk to a human being to help me. I’m disabled and have missed doctor’s appointments because I can’t call for transportation. I have no income I’m on mdwise and snap I already approved am approved for this. I just don’t understand how this could be so messed up and not be able to be fixed? I would greatly appreciate for someone to email me with a phone number so I could call from a friend’s phone to fix this. if I have to go to a different company that’s fine. I’m very desperate thank you
Free Government Cell Phones says
Q Link got raided by the FBI yesterday, Jennifer, so we do not expect your problems to be solved anytime soon. Looks like it may be time to switch service providers ASAP.
Here’s where you can find all the companies and plans offered in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
And here’s an article that tells you how to make the switch:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
Henry says
I was in Dania Beach two years ago.
Businesses based in Florida and New York seem to be where suspect operations are run.
melissa says
I’m also in Indiana. I received my Qlink tablet a few days ago. Received an e-mail yesterday saying my SIMS card was out for delivery, but it never showed up. I thought we were getting new phones…not just new card thingies….This has all been really confusing.
Zeke Bochow says
Jennifer- Like you I am Government dependant for Cell Phone & Plan. WE ARE GETTING F**KED…..apparently ALL of us,as I am in the middle of my own Horror Story ! After over 10 years w/ Assurance Wireless, Virgin Mobile got out and in came T-Mobile as the carrier for the program. It has been a total SHIT-SHOW ever since ! The Samsung Phone I bought from Assurance is no longer compatible with the new program, and it’s free phone is such GARBAGE and completely User UN_Friendly you need to be the offspring of Albert Einstein just to turn the thing on ! AS USUAL, the segment that can least afford it is ALWAYS THE FIRST TO GET SCREWED so here we are again ! I have written FOUR LETTERS OF COMPLAINT, none of them answered. It is a TOTAL TRAVESTY how we are being treated now. Although I cannot afford it, I am halfway to becoming a paying customer searching out the cheapest plans and phones without sacrificing too much in APPS and capabilities. Good luck to you on your end. Oh to be criminally wealthy and not have to pay a dime in taxes for 15 years straight !
Chin Up-
Zeke
Jake M says
I just got a SafeLink wireless serviced lifeline phone and with what I’ve been reading and hearing and where I’m at Indiana the service isn’t the greatest through them I was wondering if it was plausible with the information you have available to be able to switch it to a better service carrier out here through the lifeline program even though I just got the phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
You can switch after you have been with your current provider for 60 days or longer:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
Loretta says
Thank you for making this list. It has made my life a little easier!!!
Free Government Cell Phones says
We make our lives a lot tougher just to make your life a little easier. That’s the whole purpose of this website, Loretta. Happy to know you appreciate our efforts.
Shane B. Coffey says
I’m disabled and my wife cant work either (although she doesnt get SSDI) I work as a part time driver on the weekends and my income (Indiana) is approx 24,400. Does this mean I cant qualify for a phone? I cant afford one on my own, I work part time to buy food. Thank You
Free Government Cell Phones says
Unfortunately, Shane, it looks as if you do not qualify because you make just a bit more than the allowable amount.
Damien Carter says
If you receive SSDI or food stamps or medicaid you could. Your wife could being low income (by herself.) It’s a “walk-through” process on QLink at least, not sure about the other companies… although I believe they are as well. Just take note that there are MANY ways to receive a lifeline plan for yourself..just gotta push your own envelope. Wink
Samantha Eaglin says
I’m trying to figure out what phone service I go through I thought it was qlink and its not.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Call 6-1-1 on your free government cell phone and your service provider will answer the call.
Desiree says
How to get free phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
That’s what this website is all about, Desiree. We can’t distill 5000 pages down into the answer to one comment. Click around and you’ll find everything you need.
Jessica says
Where are the phone tents located in indianapolis indiana
Free Government Cell Phones says
We strongly urge our readers NOT to enroll at street events due to the fraud and abuse that has originated at them.
Dasash Desalgn says
Good life
Dick says
None of this SHIT works!! Wrong state, no longer have plan, gotta have own phone. Then why is it “FREE GOVERNMENT CELL PHONES” JUST NEED A GOD DAMN PHONE PEOPLE?!?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Calm down, Dick. It all works. It’s working for millions of people. There are ten companies offering plans in Indiana.
dallas perry says
If i already have an assurance phone and plan but i want to switch to a different insurance plan how do i do that.?
Free Government Cell Phones says
You said “insurance” but we think you meant Assurance. Correct? Just contact the company’s customer service team or check its website.
Teresa Murphy says
Is there a consolidated website that list the types of government phones IE name and model of phone each company has and their plans available in what state?
Free Government Cell Phones says
The various makes and models change constantly, Teresa, so there is no way anyone could possibly compile the kind of list you’re looking for. Sorry.
Wendy louthan says
I am on social security disability, do I qualify?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Depends on what your income is, Wendy. here’s where you can find all the ways to become eligible:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify
Damien Carter says
You qualify for just being on SSDI alone..or Medicaid..or SNAP…or low income
irfan says
i am a student having low income
Free Government Cell Phones says
If that’s the case, then you should be eligible at any of the companies listed on this page. Check them all out to find the plan that fits your needs best and enroll with that company.
arnold d malone says
I am a full time college student, age 54, with low income, $50.00 weekly. I currently have HIP insurance. I do not have adaptable income to have a phone.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Check out all the plans on this page, pick the one that fits your needs best, and enroll with that company using the contact info we provide on each service provider’s page.
Wayne Robey says
The basic problem of proving or even supplying convincing evidence that a person’s income is less than a certain amount is impossible, so how is anyone to qualify on the basis of low income? Providing evidence that a person’s income is atleast a certain amount is another mater entirely and can be done.
Arminda Seniff says
I’m very pleased to learn that the government is offering free cell phone and line services!!😃😇❤️
Street vender says
Although you may oppose people with tents at events giving phones out due to identity theft, I ENCURAGE you to visit them, the applications ( program ) that they use to take a picture of your id/ benifits card is not stored on the device. If a vender ever stole your information he/she would go to jail. The venders are paid to hand out the free phones and most of them love helping people. Just with anything you always have to becareful with identity theft. Monitor your information. There are 100’s of ways to get scammed from nigerian princes to credit card skimmers attatched to fuel pumps, all i am saying is. If you see a blue tent from assurance wireless in indiana there are not a lot of us and we would love to help you get your phone. Do not feel scared to come ask us any questions. And to the editor you did a great job answering all of the questions.
Cindi says
Can residents in nursing homes who are Medicaid recipients get these phones
Free Government Cell Phones says
Yes, but there are some special paperwork requirements for residents of group homes. Speak to customer service at the service provider you select. You can find all those providers in the article above.
David Baker says
we get Partial Medicaid called “Extra Help” through the Medicare Plan. Would we be eligible if our income is over limits? Please Advise, Thanks
Free Government Cell Phones says
You “may” be eligible if you participate in one of the federal government assistance programs that are used in the program guidelines. Check out all the ways you can be eligible at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify
You can find all the plans available in your state at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Blair says
Lets see… I am being told i already have a government phone at my address, yet i don’t. Infact i just applied last thursday so there is no way possible i have a phone. I live alone with my 10 year old daughter. I just lost my job. Safelink is the company i was trying to use. I was on the phone this morning for over an hour and forty five minutes, zero help provided. Let me know December of 2018 i can reapply/renew my (apparently invisible) phone. I kept explaining, even to 2 managers that i have no government phone, i certainly wouldn’t waste almost 2 hours on the phone to scam them or what ever it is they think. I was very calm the first 45 minutes, got a manager on the line who asked the EXACT same questions(and couldn’t hardly understand anything i was saying) than recited the exact same thing the non manager had said. He put me on hold and it looped back to the beginning where i had to go through all the menus and than finally get a person (who once again cant understand a word i am saying) i explain exactly the issues and am once again asked all the questions, we get to the end and once again they explain the same thing that i explained prior to the thirty minute miscommunication/grammar/spelling lesson and have to ask for a manager who than asks the exact same questions with the exact same terrible ability of understanding me despite me explaining exactly the issue. we get to the end and once again i am told that i already have a phone and that i cant be helped by him until december of 2018. I mean come on!! Someone has to be able to fix this. It is an obvious error on their end and due to their complete lack of concern and language barrior my daughter and i will be without a cell phone in the middle of winter. BTW I had a company cell phone so when my company went belly up i lost my cell phone and obviously as a single parent of a 10 year old involved in sports income is quite important. I have at least 2 weeks till unemployment, up to 60 days for cash assistance and food stamps cant buy me a phone. My savings is keeping us alive for rent this month and car payment/insurance, plus all the other expenses. Someone at this institution needs to step the hell up and actually help those in need. I realize there are plenty of people who take advantage of all this i have heard of people having 4 obama phones that don’t work, have five kids from 5 guys and collect everything with out lifting a finger. I am a 38 year old male who has full custody of my daughter, i get zero child support and have worked for 12 years without a break and the 1st time i try to get help i get screwed. This is total BS!!!
Free Government Cell Phones says
Horrible story, Blair. It sounds as if it may be time for you to make a formal complaint. This usually gets the Lifeline companies’ attention. Here’s an article that tells you EXACTLY what to do:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/file-official-complaint-about-your-lifeline-service
David says
I canceled my service with one provider, can I get a phone from another company? I was told I am locked in with that company and can only get a free phone through them. Basically, can I do business elsewhere?
Free Government Cell Phones says
The FCC just issued some new rules that role back the period of time you are required to wait, David. You must wait 60 days.
Lori A. Croy says
I was wondering why people on SSI are in an acceptance bracket but someone like me who is on SSDI isn’t? Also, when I applied for help with my prescription meds I was accepted because according to them I was 300% below the poverty level, but when I tried to apply based solely on my income I was told my income is too high. I’m confused. Thank you for your time, Lori
Free Government Cell Phones says
What’s your annual income, Lori?
Olga Hinton says
I’m trying to get a free Smart phone and do not know where to turn. I currently have SafeLink but am trying to get current with the times but can’t afford a Smartphone. Please help me. Sincerely, O!ga Hinton.
Free Government Cell Phones says
All new customers are supposed to receive smartphones, Olga. If your current provider won’t upgrade you and if you can’t afford to pay an upgrade fee, and if you qualify to switch, then you can switch to a new service provider and they will give you a smartphone. Here’s an article that tells you how to switch:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
Jennifer Hill says
Where is there a vendor close to me giving out free Obama phones??? My brother had brain surgery and desperately needs a phone his was stolen while in the hospital…
Free Government Cell Phones says
First, we urge our readers NOT to enroll at street events because they have been the scene of so much fraud and abuse. Second, you can’t just enroll with any company. You must stay with your current service provider for 60 days if you have voice and text only service, or for one year if you also have data service.
Michelle Mitchell says
Looking for locations of places that are giving away free Obama phones
Free Government Cell Phones says
We always urge our readers NOT to enroll with street vendors, Michelle. Too many cases of fraud and abuse have occurred at those places.
Heidi says
Where are tents set up in Marion Indian a today46952
Free Government Cell Phones says
No one knows, Heidi. Besides, we strongly urge you to enroll by phone or online instead of at a street vendor. There have just been too many problems with identity theft originating at the street tents.
Ronald carr says
I am currently not working and havent for almost a year due ti a back injury I live with my Mother and have no incone of my own. I receive HIPP but can nit afford a phone and my mother receives to much a month on social security to to get a free phone. Do I qualify for a phone? Thank You Ronald Carr
Free Government Cell Phones says
There are two ways to qualify: Household income and participation in government assistance programs. It does not sound as if you qualify on income because of your mom’s income level. We’re not familiar with HIPP. Here’s an article that tells you all the ways you can qualify:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify
Chantelle Holloway says
Based on your qualifications for HIP you will probably qualify for the phone. HIP is the extension of Medicaid in Indiana. It stands for Healthy Indiana Plan.
“The Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) covers adults age 19-64 whose incomes are less than approximately 138% of the federal poverty level and who are not eligible for Medicare or another Indiana Medicaid category. HIP requires you to make a minimal monthly contribution to your coverage based on the amount of your income.”
Free Government Cell Phones says
Maybe, Chantelle, but we wouldn’t bet on it. All state public assistance programs were eliminated in December 2016 as ways to qualify for Lifeline free government cell phones. But it can’t hurt to ask.
Cherie S St Pierre says
I have tried several companies,(and I do qualify), but because my last name is 2 words St Pierre, and all my info has middle initial S printed on them, and the applications don’t have a place for middle initial, I keep getting turned down saying I’m not spelling my name right? I’m in my 60’s on SSI & get snap. I really need a phone, I make close to 750.00 a month,I’m barely making ends meet. Can you help?
Free Government Cell Phones says
It sounds as if you’re attempting to enroll online. Are you? If so, try calling customer service to see if a live human rep can straighten out the situation and get you a free government cell phone.
Cherie S St Pierre says
Never applied on line. I’ve called, they mail application,I’ve made copies of snap, Medicaid, SSI,ect. Mailed back with application. They mail a denial saying I spelled my name wrong.?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Call back in and speak to customer service. Ask to speak to a supervisor. That may be the craziest reason for service denial that we’ve ever heard.
Chantelle Holloway says
Someone I know had the same problem because of a hyphenated last name the only way the individual was able to get one was from one of the tent setups which was Freedom Phone. From there the individual had no issues switching to a different company with better service for their home area. I don’t know how long you have to wait to change companies. Good luck!
Free Government Cell Phones says
You must wait 60 days if you have only phone service, but one full year if you also have data as part of your phone plan.
amit kumar says
I want cell phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
Then you need to enroll with one of the companies on this page, Amit.
Micheal Miller says
I need a min 500 or unlimited on my cell ,I m trying to set it up on my cells so can u help me to hook it up ? Thanks
Free Government Cell Phones says
With a few exceptions, the unlimited plans are available only in California and Oklahoma. Do you live in one of those states, Michael? If so, you can find all the service providers and plans offered at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Tena May says
How do I get a free smart phone?
Free Government Cell Phones says
The FCC issued new regulations that almost everyone disagrees with. They say that new customers get free smartphones, but existing customers can’t upgrade to one for free. So you either need to pay for the upgrade or switch to a new company, which would make you a new customer and eligible for that smartphone. If you decide to switch, here’s where you can find a complete list of free government cell phone companies in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Mary h says
219-321-***. Obtained fraudulently. Using for illegal activity. Latinovich
Free Government Cell Phones says
Good for you, Mary. Here’s an article that tells you how to report fraud in the Lifeline program.
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/report-lifeline-assistance-fraud-abuse-waste
Vonna says
I am checking on seeing if my 83 year old veteran father would qualify for a free government cell phone in Indiana. He lives with my sister. so does he still go by one household or does he have to consider her and her husband as household members too?
Free Government Cell Phones says
This is what we’d call an “iffy” area, Vonna. He may qualify, but it depends on a number of factors. Take a look at the definitions of “household” in this USAC document:
http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/LI/training/2012/2012-li-dc-household-worksheet.pdf
Denise says
Where and when I’d next government phone give away west side of Indianapolis, IN?
Also which government phones are based off Verizon Towers?
Free Government Cell Phones says
We advise against enrolling at the street tents and booths, Denise. Too many cases of fraud originate with the street vendors. Enroll online or by phone instead.
And here’s an article that tells you which free government cell phone companies use which national cell networks:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/cdma-gsm-lte-phone-compatible-with-my-free-phone-network
Cheryl Harlin says
Hello how do I get a phone with Medicare and in on SSD
Free Government Cell Phones says
Just contact one of the companies listed on this page, Cheryl.
siddlingesh says
pls i want a cell becusa my incoma is 1100 per year pls halp me.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Good to see that you’re back, Siddlingesh. We were worried about you.
If you live in Indiana, you’re on the right page. Just look through the list of companies on this page and enroll with one of them. The contact info can be found on each of those providers pages.
siddlingesh a adaviswamimath says
the smart phone will do the digtal india modi sir plan se i was larning impartanta pls me giva pasliti.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’re not sure, but we think Siddlingesh may have had a stroke in the middle of typing this comment.
pramoda kumar mangaraj says
dear sir / madam , i pramoda kumar mangaraj , at-radhamohanpur , po-godikilo , ps-jankia, dist-khordha, state-odisha, country-india , pin-752038, i am a disabled person with 55 percentage in low-income family , i have no cell-phone , please give me cell-phone ,god will bless you,
Free Government Cell Phones says
Sorry, Pramoda, but America can’t even provide free government cell phones to all the Americans living in poverty.
Jo Ann Nelson says
Safe link and q link say thy d do nt have service in this area would like to know who does
Free Government Cell Phones says
You have lots of choices in Indiana, Jo Ann. Check them all out to find one that offers service in your area. (We’re going to guess that you live in a rural area if two of the largest Lifeline companies don’t serve your area. Are we correct?)
Mary Conan says
I got a qlink phone can not get service. I have emailed them multiple times then I’m unable to get a signal on the phone they sent me. they sent me a number for customer service. all it is is a voice recording. who do I get in contact with because I have a phone I can not use and this should be against the law and FCC regulations because I cannot go to another provider nor can I reach the provider I have (which is qlink) to resolve this matter.
Free Government Cell Phones says
The inability to reach a live rep is probably the number one complaint we hear about Lifeline service providers. However, the easy way to reach customer service (in most cases) is to dial 6-1-1. It should be your service provider’s customer service team that answers.
cheri hayes says
My oldest son used to live with me has a free phone he moved out 8 months ago and hasn’t changed his address causing me to not be able to get a free phone what can I do to fix this problem?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Is your son willing to contact his service provider to change his address? That would be the simplest way to handle the situation.
Monique Graves says
I live in Indianapolis Indiana and I need to know where I can get a phone tomorrow. Where will one of the tents be set up? Please help
Free Government Cell Phones says
Absolutely no way to know, Monique. In most cases, the people who work in the tents and booths are independent contractors, which means that they set their own schedules and even the Lifeline companies don’t know where or when the booths will be set up.
Cynthia says
I have a phone but i dont no who i went thro and it got shut off and i want to set up again need help
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
There is no way to know who your provider is if you don’t remember, other than trying to dial 611 for customer service.
Lisa Foster says
Where in Indianapolis can I find them outside sales
Free Government Cell Phones says
Impossible to tell, Lisa, because virtually all of the outside sales reps are independent contractors who set their own schedules. Even the free government cell phone companies are usually unaware of where and when they will set up their tents or booths.
Tiff says
I am not satisfied with my current lifeline service I just recently got my phone last week, is there anyway I can switch to another provider or do I have to wait a certain amount of days?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Sorry, Tiff, but you must wait 60 days. But that doesn’t mean you can’t raise holy hell with your current service provider. If you don’t get satisfaction from a customer service agent, ask to speak to a supervisor. If you don’t get satisfaction from that supervisor, ask for that supervisor’s supervisor.
And finally, as a last resort, threaten to report them to the FCC.
Mark A Brown says
ble to receive a free govt phone. i have numerous health issues. i have MS 25years, 6 heart attacks . i dont know if this would help me to receive` a free phone.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Sorry to hear about your medical problems, Mark. Although your health does not help you qualify for a Lifeline Assistance phone, you will qualify if you receive benefits from a wide range of state or federal assistance programs. You can find those programs here:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify
If you do qualify, click on the “States” link at the top of this page. Find your state and you’ll also find a complete list of free government cell phone companies offering the program in your state.
We wish you well.
Jjuane says
My cousin has one of your phones. She does not meet the criteria to receive a free government phone. She said she is eligible because she gets HiP 2.0 insurance. If she qualifies because of her government insurance why doesn’t every one else qualify that also received the same insurance.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’ve never heard of HiP 2.0. It does not show up as a qualifying government assistance program under Federal guidelines. We don’t know what state you come from, but it’s possible that it is an assistance program specific to your state. Let us know what state your mom lives in and we’ll let you know if she qualifies with her HiP 2.0 insurance.
Mark A Brown says
state of indiana. my` mother does not qualify. i live in indiana.
Mark A Brown says
i need this phone for medical problems.
Mark A Brown says
i hardly ever get out and i am in a wheelchair. how do i get answerts to my questions? i need help
Krista Lewis Thompson says
HIP is Medicaid. I also have HIP and received a phone through Safelink.
Kamiya says
hi i am kamiya i want to purchase this phone. So, pls let me know how can i purchase this phone. Pls do reply on my mail i.e tanya.verma***@**********.com Thank you
Free Government Cell Phones says
Kamiya: You are on the right page, but you must contact the Indiana cell phone providers shown on this page. Click through them to figure out which company and which program is right for you, then use the contact information we supply for that provider. Good luck.
Brenda walker says
I have nt received my government phone yet I had apply for a month ago.
chris says
I am 76 I just went into rehab at a nursing facility I am on social security cant even afford meds they are wanting me to stay long term and switch to Medicaid. I will not get but 30-50 dlrs left over a month and my life insurance is 65$. I have a rare form of super nucleas palsi that has developed over the last year. I need a phone what is your suggestion for the best provider in Jeffersonville in 47130 my son bought me a net 10 phone for safety but he is raising his kids alone and owed from the mother 35000 in child support.
Erika says
Check out safe link wireless. They give the most min. For the first four months u get 500 free talk min and unlimited text. After the four months u get 350free talk min and unlimited text. Good luck
Anthony Vaughn says
Please contact me to receive low income internet service in addition to Housing Assistance as I am homeless effective Nov 30, 2015 and am involuntarily displaced. Thank you.
Chris says
Where is a booth in Jeffersonville Indiana
Pam McCarty says
If we use our tax return does the phone program go by adjusted gross income?
Megan says
there is a botth giving away these phones. I have applied for SNAP and TANIF but i’m not currently getting the benefits. I am a single mother, on WIC and i have health insurance through mdwise i make less than needed to be considered eligible for the phone but im unsure how i can show this? The booth guy said i need food stamps ect but is there any other way to get the phone i have tons of documents such as tax information…will that work?
Free Government Cell Phones says
You should not need to provide SNAP or TANF Since low income is a qualifying factor. That means you should be able to qualify by showing two years tax returns. Here’s our page that shows how to qualify:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify
But we would suggest that you NOT apply at a booth. There have been to many cases of fraud and abuse. Instead, you should apply by phone or online. You can find all the companies in your state on this page. Click through them all to find the company and program that’s best for you.
Terri Riggs says
I recently saw an i wireless tent set up giving them away, but now can’t find one thru same company (Terre Haute, IN)
Tonia Ellison says
Is the income based eligibility gross or what you receive after medicare is taken out
Ashly says
I currently am using a Samsung centura tracphone with straight talk I also have an assurance wireless account but that phone is outdated I would like a plan with smart phone options for several reasons applying for jobs emails to doctors aNd communication with my son’s teachers I look forward to a response thanks Ashly Morgan
Tina says
Where in Noblesville can I get a free cell phone and just free phone calls. I’m on SSDI and medicaid ??
Please help
steven hardy says
Here in Evansville Indiana there are a couple of places that will sign you up for safe link wireless and have a phone Mailed to your House in about a week but I’m only aware of one which is Davis Rentals On Main St. However there seem to be a lot of “Cell phone tents” as I call them that pop up here and there Randomly in Grocery Store and Gas Station Parking Lots. They are usually Young African American individuals and These You can only hope to pass by if you need a phone. I recently lost phone months back and am trying to replace my phone and service. However I haven’t been able to afford the 35 dollar replacement fee for the Phone that Davis rentals is wanting to Charge me.
Sarina says
This is very helpful thanks for the post.
Do you know a way to get free wireless in house? I need to be able to do homework apply for jobs Etc???
Free Government Cell Phones says
Visit our sister website, CheapInternet.com, and you’ll find all the information you need. Click around and check out the various l0w-income plans that are available. Good luck.
george mele says
wher is a vendor in or near Hammond Indiana. iwould like to go and apply in person and receive in person, a phone(a physical store or retailer not online)
Lewis Pugh says
Low income.need phone for job search and returned calls
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
You’ve come to the right place. Click through to the companies’ pages above and pick one.
Kathy says
I have recertified with Assurance wireless over and over and over again since Aug 15, 2014.
They now tell me that they won’t know about my recertification for three more weeks because the government still has my information and they don’t have it back yet. This is October, at least 1 1/2 months later. My minutes run out in two weeks. So I am supposed to go without a lifeline for at least a week? Who do I call in the government to get this fixed? I have no other phone, so I guess I need a website or eMail address.
cindy says
you must must MUST cancel the previous cell phone you have yes you have to go with out but its worth it
kevin a caba says
HI my father just passed away and now my mother is on her own. My mother has been fighting cancer , I am her son I am on disability or I would help can you tell me is there a phone service she can apply. the only problem when my father died social security changed and she is just over the amount that the chart says .
My mother has very bad hearing and the rest of her body is not good. CAN you help me
Free Government Cell Phones says
If she is eligible based on the requirements listed above, just choose one of the vendors in the list in the article.
Beth says
My son hit the activation button on the phone and now it wants a code that I dont have anymore and I don’t have another phone to call that number to talk to someone. What do I do
Travis Keith says
I recently applied for a qlink wireless phone, they sent me an email stating that my dcuments have been approved. I just seen that they don’t have coverage in Indiana, why haven’t they sent me an email informing me of that ,before I sent them my verification documents.
Christina bray says
My cell phone got stolen out of my car last note and I don’t know the carrier that the phone was hook up through… My number is 317-995-**** could you possibly disconnect this phone so that the thief connot use it any longer??? And also,could you tell me how I get another phone using the same number ??? Thanks for your help…
Free Government Cell Phones says
We wish we could help you but we would have no idea who your company is either. You’re going to have to contact each company on the list above until you find the one that issued your phone. Unless you had a credit card associated with it for extra minutes, at least you won’t be billed for anything by the thief.