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Mississippi Lifeline Free Cell Phones & Discounted Phones

Sometimes it seems like Mississippi just can’t catch a break. First it was devastated by Hurricane Katrina back in 2006 and now its been hit by historic flooding of the Mississippi River here in 2011.

This triple whammy has knocked the state’s economy for a loop, destroyed many businesses and put tens of thousands of otherwise hardworking residents out of work. And on top of that you have the problems caused by weakness in the national economy.

Even before the triple natural disasters, the state had one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates and one of its highest rates of poverty.

But now the government has rafted in to rescue low-income Mississippians with the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs. You’ll save a ton when you enroll in these two great programs to get a free smartphone, unlimited talk, unlimited texts, and unlimited data.

Lifeline and ACP free government cell phone service providers in Mississippi

Here’s a list of all the Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones in Mississippi. 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
  • Assurance Wireless
  • EnTouch Wireless
  • FeelSafe Wireless
  • Safelink Wireless
  • StandUp Wireless

Lifeline Discount Companies in Mississippi

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 Mississippi:

  • AT&T Mobility
  • T-Mobile

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

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)

How to qualify for an ACP free government phone and unlimited service in Mississippi

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.

What are you waiting for? Choose your favorite service provider and favorite plan and the future is, well, almost unlimited.

Income Based Eligibility for Mississippi
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

Latest ACP & Lifeline News for Mississippi:

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.
Rogue Agent of Assurance Wireless faked free cell phone applications - A rogue agent of Assurance Wireless faked applications for the phones in Tennessee and Mississippi.

If you have any other questions, please refer to the links in the sidebar.

Comments

  1. Kristi L Knight says

    July 7, 2023 at 7:28 pm

    How do I get an upgrade on my q Link account

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 8, 2023 at 3:51 am

      We don’t know what kind of “upgrade” you’re looking for, but call 6-1-1 on your free government cell phone to speak to your provider’s customer service team.

  2. Aaliyah says

    December 2, 2022 at 9:20 am

    Access Wireless is not available in Mississippi well not in my county anyway because I put in my zipcode and it said no service in my area

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      December 2, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      Just because a company does business in one state does not mean it does business in every nook and cranny of every state, Aaliyah. Try a different company.

  3. Nancy Graves says

    November 23, 2022 at 7:16 am

    I’ve got a government phone from Truconnect and have had it less than a month and has only been trouble never has worked right. Can I get another government phone for a different carrier. I will send this one back. PLEASE

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      November 23, 2022 at 8:16 am

      Good news, Nancy. Any Lifeline customer can switch service providers at any time. Here’s an article that tells you how to make the switch from one provider to another:

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

      Which provider and plan to choose? You can find all the providers and plans available in your state here:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

  4. Help Me Lawyer says

    October 1, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    It is not easy a caveman can do it but maybe your lawyer can!

    You have to be very versed with legal forms to sign up for this benefit!

  5. Bobby DeFranco says

    October 1, 2021 at 11:20 am

    I need a company who has ATT coverage for EBB. Can you suggest those companies?

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      October 1, 2021 at 11:43 am

      Readers care to make any recommendations?

      • Help me Find AT&T Please! says

        October 1, 2021 at 12:42 pm

        Help someone who Ashland Locke became after him and his friend wrecked Ashland’s Camaro and Bobby lived so now he wants to marry Victoria Newman on the “Young and the Restless!”

        • Free Government Cell Phones says

          October 1, 2021 at 1:43 pm

          We prefer The Bold & The Beautiful.

  6. Patrick Mitchell says

    February 25, 2021 at 1:45 am

    Yeah hey I would like to order a free State farm State farm phone State phone for the state and get it for free and with unlimited many data and text of and my address and my house with the captions included thank you

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 25, 2021 at 5:15 am

      You’re killing us, Patrick. Long time since a comment made us laugh so hard.

  7. Tress Dukes says

    August 6, 2020 at 10:56 pm

    How do I get a phone I am on as I food stamps thanks

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 7, 2020 at 4:36 am

      Check all the plans listed on this page very carefully to find the one that fits your needs best, then enroll with that company using the contact info we provide for each service provider.

  8. Jackie Lumpkin says

    April 13, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    I do not like Safelink service and would do without a phone before using them again.

  9. Rebecca says

    April 4, 2020 at 11:28 pm

    Hi, I’m from Batesville Mississippi and I was told C-spire gives discounted rates to people whom are eligible for life-line services. Do you know if this is true and if so do you know if you have to be an existing c-spire customer?

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 5, 2020 at 1:35 am

      This is probably worthy of a short, over-simplified explanation that we’ve haven’t spelled out for a while.

      The government requires all cell phone companies to offer Lifeline plans. The government pays those companies $9.25 per customer per month. Some companies, such as C-Spire, use that income to offer their low-income customers a $9.25 discount off their regular prices. So let’s say the regular price is $30.25 per month. When you apply the Lifeline discount, you would end up paying $21.00 per month.

      Back in 2009 a company called Safelink, which is still the largest free government cell phone company, was created and built around the concept that they could make a profit while giving the service away for free. In other words, the only income those companies receive is that same $9.25 per customer per month subsidy.

      Unfortunately, C-Spire provides the discount, but not the free service. Fortunately, there are four other companies in your state that offer the free plan. You can find all those plans right here on this page.

      Good luck.

  10. Jalisa says

    March 17, 2020 at 8:15 am

    Hello my name is jalisa form ms I want to see how to get a food stamps phone

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 17, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Sorry, Jalisa, but we know nothing about the process to get food stamps. But if you have any questions about the free government cell phone program, this is the place to be.

      • Alainea Vance says

        March 31, 2020 at 1:09 pm

        I cant tell, not to sound rude but it keeps sending me in circles back to the same page.

        • Free Government Cell Phones says

          March 31, 2020 at 3:33 pm

          You can’t tell what?

  11. Mike says

    February 26, 2020 at 7:07 pm

    Need a phone for my blind mother. I like this one because of the features that it has for someone with a visual impairment. And it has audio. Do any of the approved suppliers carry something like this or can you get this phone and activate it with those carriers and still get it for free. She is on Medicaid and a fixed income including Social Security disability income.

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 26, 2020 at 9:57 pm

      Sorry on two counts, Mike. First, we can’t post an unverified link. Second, there’s no way for us to know which service providers offer any specific phone at any specific moment. They change constantly, and you won’t know which phone you’re getting until it arrives at your home.

  12. Ethel Seay says

    January 17, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    What cell phone service provider is used in Jackson, Mississippi, to provide free cell phone using Medicaid?

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      January 17, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Jackson’s a pretty good-sized metropolitan area, so you should be able to use any of the service providers.

  13. tina haynes says

    October 16, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Hey there i tryed to get a free government phone but they are not available in my area. is there a way i can get one soon i been trying for a month. Nothing.

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      October 16, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      Have you checked with all the companies on this page? If not, try all of them. They’re all listed on this page.

  14. Wallace says

    July 15, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    Assurance wireless keeps calling me saying they are updating their system and my old kyocera phone won’t work after the first week of September. So I call the number they give and I get three different answers from the phone rep. 1. No this isn’t true and my old phone will work just fine. 2. I will need to upgrade to a smart phone and it will cost $5.00 shipping or 3. They will send a upgraded phone with no charge. Which is it?
    I’ve talked to so called “supervisors” who tell me no charge they’ll just mail me a new phone. This never happens. What’s the deal? I’m more tired of the constant calls!

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 15, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      Damned if we know, Wallace. But if it happened to us, we’d be just as annoyed as you are. Maybe you should consider putting the problem behind you by switching service providers. If that’s an option you’d consider, here’s an article that tells you exactly how to do it:

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

  15. Cindy Phillips says

    June 17, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    How does my husband apply for a government free phone,he is a senior and is on social security disability

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      June 17, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      Click through all the companies and plans offering Lifeline phones in your state, Cindy. Find the one that fits his needs best and enroll with that company. We provide all the contact info you need.

  16. Martha Rayner says

    April 16, 2019 at 10:13 pm

    Would like to apply for a free government phone and also do they have internet at reasonable charge

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      April 17, 2019 at 9:12 am

      All free government cell phone companies are now required to offer plans that include data. Not all plans include it, but each company must offer at least one plan that does. To enroll, check out all the plans offered in the article above. Check them carefully to find the plan that fits your needs best, then enroll using the contact info we provide.

    • Latrice Chaney says

      April 18, 2019 at 9:13 am

      Looking for a free government phone

      • Free Government Cell Phones says

        April 18, 2019 at 11:19 am

        Then you need to check out all the plans offered from companies listed on this page, find the one that fits your needs best, and enroll with that company. Easy peasy.

  17. Kawanda Watson says

    December 21, 2018 at 9:12 am

    I have cell phone. Cricket plan end tonight. I’m on sect 8. Need some card. Gov assistance please.

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      December 21, 2018 at 11:02 am

      Check out the companies and plans listed on this page and enroll with the one that fits your needs best. It’s the simple, Kannada.

  18. Sidney Horne says

    March 7, 2018 at 9:26 am

    When can people get free phones in Ms

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 7, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      365 days a year, Sidney. If you qualify, contact any of the companies on the list on this page.

  19. Torryale Moore says

    February 9, 2018 at 7:51 am

    When are the safelink tents up in clarksdale ms

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      February 9, 2018 at 3:04 pm

      We strong urge our readers NOT to enroll at a street event because they have been the scenes of too much fraud and abuse.

  20. Jerry martin says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    I Jerry ss# 587-66-**** have a government phone sprint provide by sprint will not work here my brother has one by Verizon. it works. how do I swap. please let me know.

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      December 5, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      We aren’t quite sure what to tell you, Jerry, because your question doesn’t quite make sense to us. Neither Sprint nor Verizon participate in the free government cell phone program.

  21. Kimberly So. says

    June 9, 2017 at 7:22 am

    LifeLine is a great program. When you are completing your application for the program, make sure that you only check the ONE type of program you or your family member is in, in order to qualify your household for the LifeLine Program. Trying to over qualify your household by checking additional programs and having to verify even further information can cause you to be disqualified in the future if you lose your eligibility from some of these other programs. I have been a long time customer of SafeLink Wireless and recently they have been unable to verify eligibility for Wisconsin residents receiving benefits from the State of Wisconsin and therefore they are currently unable to approve anyone, no matter how many times you apply, reapply, submit proof, verify eligibility from the state of Wisconsin, and follow every single instruction given to you. I’ve spent months reapplying, calling in to every single department. You won’t be approved for service. They will never send you a phone if you have been sent one previously by the SafeLink Wireless Company. You are not required to purchase a service contract, a new phone, or a phone card to get a new phone mailed to your address. They will usually start to ask you for a credit card to get service going on another phone until the new phone gets entered into the system and once it’s mailed out to you, you should get it within a few weeks. Guess what? No you won’t. You never will. TracFone owns SafeLink Wireless. Call them and have them check your order status or go to the website for TracFone. They’re great if you have some patience and time. But they will try to sell you a phone too, so expect to get out alive, but with a payment every month for a new Cadallac, lol, I’m kidding. Best of luck. Kudos. Kimberly.

  22. Layla Gibbs says

    March 11, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    I filled out the online application and qualified under the income. I need to show proof of income it listed last 3 pay stubs, but the issue is that I don’t have any. I recently enrolled in online school and was accepted and qualified for a Grant and Direct Loan and was approved so I figured I would for this program in which I did. I have a I.D # as well. I just don’t know what I can use to prove that I have no income

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 11, 2017 at 4:26 pm

      Contact your chosen service provider and speak to customer service.

  23. Richard Clay says

    March 7, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    I need a phone.

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 8, 2017 at 4:50 am

      Do you qualify, Richard? Here’s an article that tells you all the ways to be eligible:

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

  24. Jessica Mackles says

    March 2, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    I had a government phone in Mississippi. I just moved and left the phone. Can u please Disconnect 601-529-****

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 2, 2017 at 12:53 pm

      We can’t, Jessica, but the phone will be automatically disconnected if it remains unused for 30 days. Your other option is to contact your service provider and ask them to terminate your account.

  25. vanessa reynolds says

    September 7, 2016 at 6:58 am

    i get safelink and i have for a good while. i was wondering if you have to have a tracphone with them because i really like them. i have a phone i had years ago and i was wondering if i can use it with safelink. it is a samsung the model looks like it says 8PH-M910. could you please let me know?
    my email is *****@gmail.com
    and phone is 228 223 ****
    thank you, vanessa

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      September 7, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Not all phones are compatible with all networks, Vanessa. We’re experts on the Lifeline Assisatance free government cell phone program, but we hate to stray into the technical aspects of phones and networks because we are not experts on that subject. Your best bet is to call Safelink’s customer service team.

  26. Frank says

    August 15, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    Since reach out wireless I was not able to get a gov phone in my area code 39159

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 15, 2016 at 4:23 pm

      You’re on the right page, Frank. Have you checked out all the companies and plans mentioned in the above article?

  27. Jill Hilton says

    July 14, 2016 at 6:11 am

    Im trying to apply for a free phone. Going thru divorce with 2 kids, cant afford phone bill
    Currently recieving SNAP

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 14, 2016 at 6:32 am

      It certainly sounds as if you qualify, Jill. Check out all the companies on this page to find the one that offers the best plan for you (most minutes, texts, data plan, etc).

  28. Amy pigg says

    July 6, 2016 at 10:44 am

    How do I get a phone in Carthage Philadelphia area

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 6, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      You can apply with any of the companies that do business in the state. You can find that complete list with all their plans (minutes, texts, data, etc) at this link:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states

      Do yourself a favor and apply online or by phone. There’s far less risk of identity fraud that way.

  29. Rachel says

    May 27, 2016 at 7:53 am

    I want to go in person to get a phone and not do it over the telephone..Where do I go to get assistance for a free phone with texting and phone minutes?

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      May 27, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Sometimes what you want and what’s in your best interest are two different things, Rachel. We always tell our readers that they are much better off applying online or by phone. There has been too much trouble with fraud and abuse with the kind of street vendors who hand out phones on the street. We hope you’ll take our advice.

  30. William says

    May 18, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    I’m on medacare and in need of a free cell phone

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      May 18, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      Sorry, William, but Medicare is not one of the programs that will make qualify for a free government cell phone. You can see the various ways to qualify on this page:
      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify

  31. Ronnie Vaughn says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    I am qualified for Tanf and the representative from EnTouch was here in Mississippi on one of the reservation but at the time my voucher was expired and he couldnt let me have a free phone today by I have renewed my card. Can you help me

  32. dj says

    October 16, 2015 at 11:47 am

    these comments on here are the dumbest i have seen , feel sorry for the person answering them i bet you wanna claw ur eyes out

  33. marcyywest says

    October 14, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    do i get a free cell ph. need to find job etc,14141/2forrestst,tupeloms38801thankyou

    • marcywest says

      October 26, 2015 at 11:42 am

      need ph. to get job etc,

  34. Ashley says

    October 6, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    Do I get a free phone

  35. Darren hillie says

    September 12, 2015 at 7:28 am

    I really need a phone so that I can keep in contact with my relatives. At the moment I have little income and can not afford a phone right noe

  36. Priscilla says

    August 30, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    Do anyone knows a number you can call to start working as an agent or street teams.

    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      August 31, 2015 at 7:23 am

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

  37. Alexis C says

    July 18, 2015 at 9:25 am

    what does it mean to make an outbound call ?

    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      July 19, 2015 at 10:23 am

      It is when you make the call from your phone, rather than receive a call from someone else.

  38. terry * says

    May 28, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Was checking to see if I qualify for a free phone.

    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      May 28, 2015 at 5:55 pm

      Start Here to check if you qualify.

  39. Exelena Arbuthnot says

    February 4, 2015 at 8:59 am

    How do I get a cell phone with free monthly service in Natchez, MS?

    • FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:22 am

      You read the page we wrote above, and contact the providers we list and and call them to see if they cover your area.

  40. Cat says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:59 am

    I’m on total disability and need a government (Free) Cell phone. I also have internet thru att. where I try to do my banking and pay my bills.

  41. desera d harris says

    August 18, 2014 at 7:45 am

    i need to apply for a free cell phone

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      August 18, 2014 at 8:34 am

      Contact one of the companies listed above.

  42. Gerard Buckner says

    July 30, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    In desperate need

    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      July 31, 2014 at 6:32 am

      They you should give one of the companies a call.

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