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Michigan: Free government cell phones from Lifeline and ACP — Internet, too!

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been described as “ten months of winter and two months of poor sledding.” But when it comes to looking for a job these days, Michigan residents face twelve months of poor sledding.

Manufacturing has always been huge in the Wolverine state. It accounts for more than 30% of the state’s economy. Of course, the auto industry is the state’s biggest industry and it has faced major problems in recent years. As a result, the cities of Detroit, Dearborn, Flint, Pontiac and Lansing have been devastated.

The state has tried to diversify by attracting more high-tech industries, but the effort is going more slowly than leaders had hoped.

Until the economy turns around, at least the Lifeline free government cell phone program and the Affordable Connectivity Program are here to help Michigan residents with free government cell phones.

Michigan is lucky in that it has all the big players from which to choose a free government cell phone. These four companies all offer close to the same thing, as they must work within the guidelines of the federal government’s Lifeline program and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Lifeline and ACP free government cell phone service providers in Michigan

Here’s a list of all the Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones in Michigan. 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
  • AirTalk Wireless
  • American Assistance
  • Assurance Wireless
  • EnTouch Wireless
  • FeelSafe Wireless
  • Life Wireless
  • Safelink Wireless
  • SafetyNet Wireless
  • StandUp Wireless
  • Tag Mobile
  • Tempo Communications
  • Truconnect

Lifeline Discount Companies in Michigan

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 Michigan:

  • ATT Mobility
  • T-Mobile

How to qualify for Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones in Michigan

You are eligible if you receive benefits from any of these programs in Michigan:

  • 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)

You should also check to see if you are eligible under these state programs:

  • Food Stamps (SNAP)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

You may also qualify if your Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and we have constructed a table to be able to see those calculated income levels. Please note that we have seen conflicting numbers for Michigan among the providers–some say 135% and some say 150%.

Income Based Eligibility for Michigan
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 Michigan

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.

There is no reason to wait if you’re a low-income resident of Michigan. No reason at all. Absolutely none. So go for it. Choose your favorite service provider. Choose your favorite plan. And enroll today.

Latest ACP and Lifeline News for Michigan:

How do Budget Wireless customers find a new free government cell phone company? - If you're one of those 800,000 abandoned Budget Wireless customers, what should you do next? How do you find another Lifeline company to replace Budget?
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.
Business booming at TAG Mobile: Company offers free government cell phones in six new states - Tag Mobile is now offering free government cell phones to in six more states (Kansas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin).
New in Michigan: Free government cell phone company has special offer for Medicaid enrollees - Assurance Wireless has teamed up in Michigan with OmniCare Health Plan to offer unlimited calls to their healthcare providers.

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  1. Suzy Britton says

    November 7, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Just found out about this yesterday. We are a foster care family, however our little boy left today.We have no other foster children in the home. We have your adopted daughter who recieves State Ins and a monthly payment. By any chance would she qualify? Do we needed to wait for your next foster care child?
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      November 7, 2022 at 3:17 pm

      All the ways to qualify are in this article on this page, Suzy. Do you qualify under any of them? If so, you can enroll. However, if your foster children are under 18, they cannot qualify on their own.

      By the way, bless you for being foster parents.

      Reply
  2. CHRISTINA says

    July 27, 2022 at 1:14 pm

    I am a Legal Guardian and one of my wards is presently homeless, we have applied for disablity, but that has not come through yet. Is he eligible for a phone and how would i go about getting that for him. He presently is staying at a homeless shelter and is the age of 35.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 27, 2022 at 10:01 pm

      If he has permanent residence at a homeless shelter, he can enroll in the Lifeline program. He may need to fill out a form to prove to the service provider that he is a resident at a group home, but that should not be a problem. Contact any of the companies listed on this page. You’d be better off calling so you can discuss the issue with a customer service rep.

      Reply
  3. Mm says

    July 6, 2022 at 2:56 pm

    Looking for a provider who has Flip phones in Michigan under. The govt (free)plan??

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 6, 2022 at 3:10 pm

      You probably will not find anyone offering an old-fashioned flip phone, Mm. All service providers have been required to provide smart phones for several years now.

      Reply
  4. Debbue says

    March 25, 2022 at 9:53 am

    My brother in Michigan has an Obama phone, though he doesn’t know who the service provider is. Our other brother just moved to Australia & called him, but the Michigan brother said the phone wouldn’t allow him to answer the call. Does that mean his service doesn’t allow international calls?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 25, 2022 at 12:16 pm

      Sounds like a reasonable theory to us. However, if that’s the issue we’re surprised that the phone actually rang. If he wants to find out who his service provider is, and to get this question answered by customer service, he can just call 6-1-1 on his free government cell phone and it will be answered by his service provider’s customer service team.

      Reply
      • Debbie says

        March 25, 2022 at 4:32 pm

        Thanks for this! I’ll let him know.

        Reply
    • Henry says

      March 25, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      Somewhere on the top area of the screen, the service provider name should be displayed. If it is not there, go to the Settings menu of the phone. Most Lifeline service providers do not allow international calls to be made. Some allow it, but require you to add it as an option for an additional cost. Your Australian brother’s phone service may have included international phone service and that may be why the call was received by the other brother’s phone. Cell phone service providers have the capability to ascertain the source of any call and prevent its connection if it does not meet the guidelines of the service to a customer.

      P.S. Obama phone is no longer correct. He is no longer President. It should be renamed to “Government handout” phone.

      Reply
  5. Rosemarie Nowacki says

    March 16, 2022 at 10:50 am

    How do I cancel government cell phone

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 16, 2022 at 10:58 am

      There are a number of ways. (1) Call 6-1-1 on that phone to speak to customer service. (2) Shut the phone off and do not use it for 30 days. That will cancel your account. (3) If you are somewhere near your anniversary date, just don’t recertify.

      Reply
  6. Joseph says

    February 3, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    Never enjoyed my services example did not see healthy female naked or caddy I am thinking about now. All services were to work a mirical to live forever

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 3, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      Well, congratulations, Joseph. This is officially the most mystifying comment ever left on this website. Can any of our other readers translate what Joseph might be trying to say?

      Reply
  7. Linda Peltz says

    June 15, 2021 at 11:20 am

    I’m trying to help a friend get into this program. She qualifies but an email is required and she can’t afford internet so has no email. How is this problem solved. She is currently without a phone and a fall risk. Thank you

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      June 15, 2021 at 11:25 am

      We’ve listed customer service phone numbers for all the companies on this page.
      She can also use your email address as long as you are able to communicate with her by other means. In other words, you would get all communications from the company and would need to pass them on to her.

      Reply
  8. Clar says

    May 3, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    I’m with entouch and have used the service a couple times a week this month, yet I keep getting a lifeline text saying inactivity alert, saying I’m going to be disco for non-usage. I called entouch and they said not to worry. Also, do I have to have 4g enabled to text? The texts don’t go through unless I’m using 4g, it seems. But I can make phone calls. Entouch had given me problems this year, service not renewing, having to call to restart, etc. It’s sad and inconvenient.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      May 3, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      Sorry to hear about your problems, Clar.

      Reply
  9. Jeff Cornish says

    March 23, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    I’ve had a free cell phone based on low income and Sec. 8 for 7 or 8 years. Can’t remember exactly which one it was but Budget Mobile had the account most of the time and I liked them. About 2 years ago, enTouch Wireless took over the account and there’s been way too many problems, sometimes being a minor nightmare.

    I would like to see about switching to another company but KEEP my current phone number and not have to switch to another one. I currently pay nothing and have unlimited text and talk. Is there a company I can do this with?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 23, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      Here’s where you can find all the other plans available in your state:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

      And here’s an article that tells you exactly how to make the switch:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers

      Reply
  10. M Shaw says

    June 4, 2020 at 6:29 am

    How many people have a lifeline phone in Michigan?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      June 4, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      We don’t have any idea, M. We don’t know where you might find those stats.

      Reply
  11. Marlon Pickens says

    March 5, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    Can i keep my same government phone number when switing to safelink. I have filled out my National verifier

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 5, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      You just need to tell your customer service agent that you want to “port over my current phone number.”

      Reply
  12. Gary says

    July 27, 2019 at 2:53 am

    L I’m completely homeless I am broke I don’t have a dollar to my name a homeless technically I’m using my parents mailbox once in awhile I get to stay at my parents I could really use his help

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 27, 2019 at 9:08 am

      The rules of the program say that you need to have a street address. It sounds as if your parents’ address will work. Pick whichever plan on this page that fits your needs best and enroll with that company using the contact info we provide. Good luck, Gary.

      Reply
  13. Lynn Starks says

    July 10, 2019 at 6:53 pm

    I currently have assurance wireless but am having issues with the phone and service. How do I drop assurance so I can start service with qlink?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 10, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      Here’s an article that tells you exactly how to make the switch:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers

      Reply
  14. claire whitten says

    April 16, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    I need to get a phone for my brother. He is on medicaid and living way below poverty level.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 17, 2019 at 9:15 am

      Carefully check out the plans listed in the article above to find the one that fits your brother’s needs best, then enroll him using the contact info we provide for each company. Good luck.

      Reply
  15. Brian Bradley says

    August 2, 2018 at 10:08 pm

    I receive SSI and im also receiving Medicare I tried to find out if i could get the free phone but can not get any results.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 3, 2018 at 4:40 am

      Here’s an article that tells you all the ways to be eligible, Brian:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify

      Reply
  16. glen novinski says

    July 25, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    i live in northern michigan and cannot find a cell service that works. i just cancelled q-link because the service did not work even after i bought a second phone from them. i could text with q-link but unable to call and recieve cslls.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 26, 2018 at 1:48 am

      Have you checked with all the free government cell phone companies listed in the article above, Glen?

      Reply
  17. Katie says

    July 19, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    How do I find out what cell phone companies have a pending application for me ? I only filled out 1 and that company said that they cannot activate my phone until the other pending application is removed. I didn’t apply for any other company! The told me to contact lifeline services and to google it because they don’t have the number. Please help!

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 19, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      You may have to go down the list of service providers on this page and contact each of them one-by-one, Katie. Unfortunately, Michigan has about as long a list of providers as any state. Good luck.

      Reply
  18. Alex murray says

    January 20, 2018 at 4:52 am

    I live in michigan and I want to know which free service provider would let me bring my own phone a samsung galaxy s 3 to get activated for its free phone service.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      January 20, 2018 at 6:49 am

      The only way to find out for sure is to contact each of the companies doing business in your state. Here’s where you can find that list:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

      Reply
  19. Vicky says

    January 10, 2018 at 11:11 am

    Just curious read a previous reply that stated all government cell phone providers must supply a free phone but yet I have found that Truconnect while it offers the free government monthly minutes you have to purchase a phone from them or bring your own which does no good unless it is an unlocked phone.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      January 10, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      Don’t know where you got that information, Vicky, but it is incorrect. ALL free government cell phone companies are required to offer free smartphones to ALL new customers. It’s mentioned prominently on Truconnect’s website homepage.

      Reply
      • Melissa Sildack says

        March 7, 2018 at 6:25 pm

        Truconnect does not give out free phones!!! They make the agents buy them and actually resell the phones to customers. They are Not a true lifeline provider. Won’t be around long

        Reply
        • Free Government Cell Phones says

          March 7, 2018 at 9:14 pm

          Like several other Lifeline companies, Truconnect offers paid plans in addition to Lifeline plans.

          Reply
  20. TIERA Mosley says

    October 2, 2017 at 10:52 am

    is there another safetynet wireless toll free number the one on there web page is not work its been a busy tone since they opened at 9 a.m.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      October 2, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      Call 6-1-1 on your free government cell phone. You’ll be connected to your service provider’s customer service team.

      Reply
  21. Kenneth Thompson says

    September 23, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    I need a phone, make less than 11000 a month

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      September 23, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      We’re going to assume you meant $1100 or $1000 instead of $11,000, Kenneth. All the companies and plans available in your state are listed in the article above. We’ve also provided contact info for each of the companies just to make it easier for you.

      Reply
  22. Cathandra J Miller says

    June 1, 2017 at 9:35 am

    May phone was lost or stolen n i can’t remember who my provider was to have it cancelled or replaced? So how do i find out which provider im with??

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      June 1, 2017 at 9:58 am

      The good news is that it’s possible. The bad news is that it will take a bit of work on your part. You’ll need to go to our “States” page at the link below:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

      Unfortunately, you’ll need to start at the top of the page and work your way down. You’ll need to contact customer service at the first company to find out if it is your service provider. They will be able to know by your name, address, social security number, phone number, etc). If it’s not the first company on the list, repeat the process with the second company and so on and so on until you find the company that says, “Yes, you’re our customer.”

      Reply
  23. Carla Counterman says

    April 21, 2017 at 6:15 am

    I want to change back to Assurance from Qlink as the phone I received does not ring. I have to look at my phone to see when it rings otherwise I am missing calls. I have tried repeatedly to let Qlink know since I have had the phone. I never had a problem with Assurance and wish I had never changed.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 21, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Unfortunately, now that you’ve switched you must stay with the new company for one full year. Sorry, Carla. But you should definitely raise a stink with QLink about the phone they sent you. Don’t take it sitting down. Call customer service and ask for a supervisor and complain.

      Reply
  24. Carolyn D Bunch says

    January 5, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    I need a free low income cellphone

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      January 5, 2017 at 6:57 pm

      Then you need to apply for a free low income cell phone, Carolyn.

      Reply
  25. Ellen Wahab says

    December 15, 2016 at 10:10 am

    My mother Virginia Wahab is in Lourdes Rehab in Waterford Mi And needs to communicate with family. I live in France although i call her everyday The family needs to be able to talk to mom as She has démentia Need your help as ap

    Kind regards

    Ellen Wahab

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      December 15, 2016 at 10:16 am

      What kind of help do you need, Ellen?

      Reply
      • Ellen Wahab says

        January 6, 2017 at 2:02 pm

        A cell phone So When i call The nursing home And She can not come to The phone i can call her In bed. How do i get a government cell phone to her In The NeXT few days please contact me through email at ********@gmx.com. I Need to get this done within The next few days please. Kind regards

        Reply
        • Free Government Cell Phones says

          January 6, 2017 at 2:57 pm

          Sorry, Ellen, but we cannot respond to emails because of the sheer volume of comments and questions we receive. You need to look at the service provides and their plans on this page to find the plan that fits your needs best. Then you’ll need to enroll online or by phone by calling customer service at your chosen service provider. You’ll probably need to do it while you’re sitting with your friend or relative because they’ll probably want to speak to her. Good luck.

          Reply
  26. Franklin Wilson says

    November 25, 2016 at 11:22 am

    I ordered but never received my phone ….I dont remember my confirmation number …what should I do ?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      November 25, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      Do you remember which service provider you enrolled with? If so, call customer service and they’ll be able to track you down via your social security number, your address, etc.

      Reply
  27. SAJ says

    November 9, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    Our Mother is 93 [hopes to reach 94 in January] and is paying for high cell phone service. Her only income is SS and has less that $15,000 banked for medical co-pays/deductibles. She qualifies for and lives in city government housing, funds via federal government housing program. Does she qualify and how can we enroll her??

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      November 9, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      All the ways to qualify in Michigan are shown in the article on this page, SAJ. Check them out and see if your mom qualifies.

      As far as enrolling, you’ll need to check out all the various plans available in Michigan to find the one that suits your mom’s needs best (most minutes, texts, data plan, etc). When you find the one that you prefer, contact that company using the contact info you’ll find on each service provider’s page.

      Reply
  28. Stephanie says

    October 5, 2016 at 8:20 am

    I get food asstastant each month, i have no income. How do i apply for a phone.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      October 5, 2016 at 8:40 am

      The article linked to below tells you everything you need to know and what steps to take. It’s really pretty simple, Stephanie:

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

      Reply
  29. Courtney Brooke says

    August 16, 2016 at 11:38 am

    My sister is on disability and Medicaid and would most definitely qualify but what she would like to know is if she has an unlocked phone with no carrier can she use it with a byop contract. It is a Galaxy Note 3 and it just seems like this would be better than handing out a phone that could go to someone who needs it as my sister has a working phone but cannot afford to buy minutes. (And before anyone asks how she can afford to buy a Note3 but not the minutes: She is 43 and has had juvenile diabetes since age 10 and only the last couple years became unable to work due to neuropathy, kidney issue’s, heart issues etc)

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 16, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      That’s a very generous idea your sister has. We cannot answer the question accurately because it depends on the make and model of the phone AND the national cell network used by the service provider your sister enrolls with. In other words, she will need to check with customer service at her chosen provider before she enrolls with them. Keep in mind that just the phone isn’t compatible with one network doesn’t mean it won’t be compatible with another. Keep checking until you find a company with which it can be used.

      Reply
  30. sherry artist says

    August 11, 2016 at 6:45 am

    I explained to the Assurance agent that I already had a phone but its really old and I would like to cancel it life wireless services and get the New updated phone your company offers,she said ok, and I gave her my infomation, she entered it into the Ipad or tablet she was using to get new customers for your company and told me I didnt qualify? I know that I do because I have this old phone and Ingave her my Bridge card and my Valid I.D could someone check into this for me she was working at a supermarket on Puritan and Greenfield detroit Michigan 48235 I think her name was Keshia.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 11, 2016 at 8:26 am

      No one here can check into it for you, Sherry, because we are an independent website and not affiliated with your service provider in any way. Contact its customer service team and try to apply again.

      Reply
  31. Jill Aune says

    August 10, 2016 at 9:39 am

    My elderly library patron would like to know where to send her phone back– She really doesn’t use it. she is hard of hearing and needs an address where she can send a letter.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 10, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      She does not need to send it back, Jill. Believe it or not, that’s part of the free government cell phone program. It’s hers to keep or give away if she wants.

      Reply
  32. Laurie Scott says

    June 13, 2016 at 11:41 am

    Need a free phone for a blind person

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      June 13, 2016 at 11:46 am

      Your friend does not qualify by virtue of being sight-impaired, Laurie. But you should check out all the other ways someone can qualify, because we’d bet that your friend might be entitled to a free government cell phone for other reasons. Here’s that article:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify

      Reply
  33. John Barry says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:12 am

    I currently own a cell phone and am happy with it. It is from StraightTalk. However, I am unable to afford the monthly payments of $45 plus tax. Is there any help available? I am unemployed and about to be evicted by May 15.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 27, 2016 at 10:15 am

      If you qualify, John, any of the companies listed on this page can offer a free phone/minutes/texts. But the plans vary, so we suggest clicking through all the service providers listed to find the plan that’s best for you. Good luck.

      Reply
  34. george watson says

    February 6, 2016 at 1:20 am

    Can no longer afford home phone. I’ve been raising granddaughter for a year with little help. She’s still involved with the courts, and cps comes once a month. To get a line in my house will cost $150.00.

    Reply
    • Dee says

      June 26, 2016 at 5:01 pm

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify

      Reply
  35. nick says

    February 3, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    Im not sure what type of phones these companies give for free. I would be intrrested in a free i phone. Anyone know how to select the phone you want?

    Reply
    • Dee says

      June 26, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      you are not going to get a free iphone.

      Reply
  36. patricia stein says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    Do ALL the sell phone Carrier’s go by the same rules in Michigan. I do not have a Bridge Card but for my income 0NE person is under the guidelines for REGULAR Social Security Benefits is 1,242.00. Was at a Kroger store and I was denied they said they no longer accepted regular retirement. This was Access Wireless company. Housing accepts it what is the deal? Or do they not get a kick pack from the government on this? Really angry about this ! Cannot get to a human at Acess Wireless!!!!!!

    Reply
  37. DIANE STEPHENS says

    January 22, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    I would like a job giving away free Obama cell phones call me 734 686 ****

    Reply
  38. Janet Dutridge says

    January 21, 2016 at 4:37 am

    which of these cover 49267 area? do any give free minutes for Kroger grocery points? (They do this in AZ)

    Reply
  39. Michael Hedderich says

    December 23, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Several long weeks ago the life-line provider (don’t know who it is!) made me aware that the life-line needed to be renewed, – which I attempted. Turns out that the representative who a year ago inputted the qualifying data must have made a mistake noting down my social security number, since the renewal ‘system’ tells me that the number is incorrect. During my re-certification attempts I somehow reached a living human being who noted my problem down and said that the re-certification could also be done via mail. He said they would send the form out. This form did not arrive and my phone service is presently discontinued.

    Can You help?

    Reply
  40. Shelley Anne says

    November 4, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    Shouldn’t I check the above companies for quality of service, etc?

    Reply
  41. Gerald Charles Swiercz says

    October 2, 2015 at 11:39 pm

    Would like cheap Internet for my low income budget

    Reply
    • Dee says

      June 26, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      the go to your local library

      Reply
      • Courtney Brooke says

        August 16, 2016 at 11:20 am

        Why do keep writing condescending rude comments? Stop trolling and maybe actually help the person. Yes you can get data coverage with some of these companies. . Just do some research..Here is a good article that should help 🙂
        https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/which-lifeline-cell-phone-companies-offer-smartphones

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  42. Sara says

    May 12, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    i already have a safelink phone i have had it for years and they cancelled it they said i have applied for another phone but wont or cant tell me who how do i fine out who i supposedly applied with so i can cancel it and get back to safelink

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  43. Walter Peltier says

    April 20, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    I was told that my social security does not count as income for a phone, without it my income is about $12,500 in line 12 of my income tax. With my and my wives social security we above the poverty guidelines. Would I qualify?

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  44. Lisa Rudnik says

    April 6, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    I need a cell phone to get ahold of my family when I leave so they know where I am and I am safe. Also, because I am applying to jobs. I need a phone for them to contact me.

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    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      April 7, 2015 at 6:53 am

      Please call one of the providers on this page to get a phone.

      Reply
  45. Joan couvreur says

    February 23, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    What is I go over the minutes that are free. How much is it if I go over?

    Reply
    • Dee says

      June 26, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      once your free minutes are gone, you would have to purchase minutes by buying a phone card, or wait until you get more free minutes the following month

      Reply
  46. Kathy Marsh says

    February 22, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    I need a cell phone for doctor visits and to call family members.

    Reply
  47. Beth says

    January 15, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Hi, I am Miss Beth Keck and I am problem with my hearing impaired.

    I don’t have any government cellphone free and I like the cellphone with touchscreen that easy to reads because of my eyes able reads well than small cellphones! If I were had one with a small cellphone as I shall not like it.!!!

    Reply
  48. Cindy Sanders says

    December 4, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    My sister has a free Assurance Phone . She has to re-register yearly. Every time she tries to the recording says she is not using an assurance phone. But she is! It also tells her to use another assurance ph. She is getting close to loosing her service. What can she do?

    Reply
    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      December 4, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      If her annual time is up, she can switch vendors.

      Reply
  49. casimo Bongiorno says

    December 3, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    I’m currently on SSI I have all phone already through ReachOut wireless but it just got shut off and I was wondering if I could set up a plan through a company to get a phone company that will support me in a decent price I’m really on a low budget SSI and food stamps and Medicaid I’m disabled can you please contact me back thank you.

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  50. David Sayles says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    My parents both work and I still live with them but I am independent of one for myself and I work at target part time 20 to 25 hours a week. I was wondering if could qualify free Obama phone for work but already own a phone is that a problem I need to. Could you please respond within the next 1- 2 business days that would be great

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  51. Mechelle says

    November 21, 2014 at 10:21 am

    My grandfather wants to know what does he have to do in order to qualify/ apply to recieve a government phone. How can we go about getting it for him?

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    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      November 21, 2014 at 11:48 am

      You merely have to read the article on this page and follow the links to the various companies that can give him a phone.

      Reply
  52. Sally says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    My phone is broke, what do I do. I live in 48888 area.
    Could you please help me?

    Reply
    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      November 12, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      You need to contact your cell phone company. Here’s some info:

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

      Reply
  53. cindy says

    October 24, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    My charger broke within 24 hours, battery is invalid, n a borrowed charger is an unauthorized charger.. I got it in Kalamazoo Michigan .. Medicaid was billed. I have 2 months of time on it. Its a Motorola.. Please help. It does not work at all.

    Reply
  54. ashley steele says

    October 23, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    my phone would not keep a charge how do i get a new one

    Reply
  55. js says

    September 23, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    How can both me and my spouse each get a phone? I would like to be able to contact him when I am not at home. Many of these lifeline programs say it is about being able to stay connected to friends and family- well I MOST need to be able to contact the person I live with- for many many different things- be able to contact each other if we are each running different errands and need to meet, be able to let him know what’s happened if I get a flat tire or injury, etc. Are there ANY lifeline programs that allow us each to have a phone? Am I stuck for the rest of my life with only one of us having a phone? We have extremely low income and qualify for a LIfeline phone- but how can we be able to get a second phone? We need it to be free, but it would even possibly someday be doable to pay for a second phone if they ever make a phone that is 5$ a month for even just 200 minutes. But LIfeline says you cannot have any second phone. This is ridiculous- is there any help out there?

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    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      September 23, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      You can only one phone per household.

      “Am I stuck for the rest of my life with only one of us having a phone?” We think it’s very generous of the government to make even one phone available to a family.

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      • js says

        October 8, 2014 at 7:57 am

        not when it prevents you from ever having a second phone

        Reply
        • Free Government Cell Phones says

          October 8, 2014 at 3:27 pm

          You can’t expect the government to give you everything you need.

          Reply
      • Dee says

        June 26, 2016 at 5:10 pm

        so apply for a second phone using a different address

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        • Free Government Cell Phones says

          June 26, 2016 at 5:44 pm

          We approved this comment ONLY in order to tell you how wrong Dee is. You cannot legally apply for a second phone through Lifeline. The Federal Communications Commission has a National Lifeline Assistance Database with the names and personal info on every applicant. You will be busted quicker than you can say “free government cell phone.”

          DO. NOT. DO. IT.

          Keep in mind that nothing keeps you from getting a second phone. However, you will have to pay for the second one.

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        • Courtney Brooke says

          August 16, 2016 at 11:29 am

          Dee you really need to stop commenting because you are giving bad advice left and right which does not help anyone. The government is generous enough to give each household a phone and we need to not take advantage of that kindness by cheating. It’s not easy having only one cell phone but imagine how much harder it would be with none? ! Good luck to you

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    • mandy says

      August 25, 2016 at 11:20 am

      instead of running errands, run and get a part time job, pay for ONE phone and you get a free one. seriously you’re going to say “am i stuck?” nope, you’re never stuck. you’re not a tree. you don’t like the fact that you only can get ONE phone, GET A JOB AND PAY FOR THE SECOND ONE. Im a single mother and have worked and supported the two of us from day one. maybe you should try that…. supporting yourself. and quit getting upset at the companies willing to get you something for free. now THAT’s RIDICULOUS!!!! complaining about a free phone…. i’m baffled. and shame on you.

      Reply
  56. Salvatore says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:47 am

    I recently became homeless and just applied for assistance. Where do I go to get free government phone somewhere in macomb county Michigan

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      September 19, 2014 at 9:43 am

      We don’t know where any physical locations are, just contact the companies through the internet of by phone.

      Reply
  57. Lovie Hooks says

    September 15, 2014 at 11:08 am

    I am the legal guardian of my sister who is in a nursing home and is a Medicare, Medicaid recipient. How do I apply for her to receive a free cellphone

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      September 15, 2014 at 11:26 am

      You follow the instructions above in the article, and call one of the companies on the page.

      Reply
  58. david says

    August 17, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    i work in a phone store and see people getting 4 or 5 phones a month.or more…its a program that started out good and has gone to heck… most people dont use these phones for anything but a social network….not what the program is about. just a goverment program that failed…

    Reply
  59. Laura Jackson says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    My sister was laid off and her unemployment has run out. She does not currently receive food stamps (bridge card) or public assistance. Her cell phone has been shut off but she can not look for a job with no telephone number. Does she qualify?

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 5, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Sounds like she would qualify under low-income. See article above.

      Reply
  60. mook says

    July 12, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Where is the next place I can get me a phone at

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 12, 2014 at 10:02 am

      You’ve got 13 providers in Michigan, if that is in fact where you reside. They are all listed above. Check them all out and pick one. If you are asking for where there will be a street vendor perhaps, handing them out, we’d recommend going through the company’s website.

      Reply
      • RANDALL BELCHER says

        August 16, 2018 at 12:06 am

        T o whom it may concern:My name is Randall Belcher,I have five years experience in government phone distribution.I have my own spot,and customer base.I just need inventory to hand out.Companies I have worked for are,Life Wireless,Tempo Wireless,Assurance Wireless,And Stand up Wireless.As of reasant,my company cant get phones.Please let me know looking forward,to hearing back from you.Thank you Sincerely Randall Belcher.Any jobs call me, 586-696-****

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        • Free Government Cell Phones says

          August 16, 2018 at 4:59 am

          Sorry, Randall, but this is an independent informational website. We are not affiliated with any of the free government cell phone companies.

          Reply

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