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 double 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 twin natural disasters, the state had one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates and one of its highest rates of poverty.
Free Cell Phone 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.
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:
Free Cell Phone Eligibility 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)
You may also qualify if your Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. See our handy chart below which shows the levels with this 135% applied:
| Income Based Eligibility for Mississippi | ||
|---|---|---|
| Members in Household | Annual income | |
| 1 member | $16,389 | |
| 2 members | $22,221 | |
| 3 members | $28,053 | |
| 4 members | $33,885 | |
| 5 members | $39,717 | |
| 6 members | $45,549 | |
| 7 members | $51,381 | |
| 8 members | $57,213 | |
| For each additional member add $5,832 annually | ||
Latest News for Mississippi:
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Wallace says
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
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
Cindy Phillips says
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
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.
Martha Rayner says
Would like to apply for a free government phone and also do they have internet at reasonable charge
Free Government Cell Phones says
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
Looking for a free government phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
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.
Kawanda Watson says
I have cell phone. Cricket plan end tonight. I’m on sect 8. Need some card. Gov assistance please.
Free Government Cell Phones says
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.
Sidney Horne says
When can people get free phones in Ms
Free Government Cell Phones says
365 days a year, Sidney. If you qualify, contact any of the companies on the list on this page.
Torryale Moore says
When are the safelink tents up in clarksdale ms
Free Government Cell Phones says
We strong urge our readers NOT to enroll at a street event because they have been the scenes of too much fraud and abuse.
Jerry martin says
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
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.
Kimberly So. says
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.
Layla Gibbs says
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
Contact your chosen service provider and speak to customer service.
Richard Clay says
I need a phone.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Do you qualify, Richard? Here’s an article that tells you all the ways to be eligible:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify
Jessica Mackles says
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
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.
vanessa reynolds says
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
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.
Frank says
Since reach out wireless I was not able to get a gov phone in my area code 39159
Free Government Cell Phones says
You’re on the right page, Frank. Have you checked out all the companies and plans mentioned in the above article?
Jill Hilton says
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
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).
Amy pigg says
How do I get a phone in Carthage Philadelphia area
Free Government Cell Phones says
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.
Rachel says
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
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.
William says
I’m on medacare and in need of a free cell phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
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
Ronnie Vaughn says
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
dj says
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
marcyywest says
do i get a free cell ph. need to find job etc,14141/2forrestst,tupeloms38801thankyou
marcywest says
need ph. to get job etc,
Ashley says
Do I get a free phone
Darren hillie says
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
Priscilla says
Do anyone knows a number you can call to start working as an agent or street teams.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/get-a-job-handing-out-free-cell-phones
Alexis C says
what does it mean to make an outbound call ?
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
It is when you make the call from your phone, rather than receive a call from someone else.
terry * says
Was checking to see if I qualify for a free phone.
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Start Here to check if you qualify.
Exelena Arbuthnot says
How do I get a cell phone with free monthly service in Natchez, MS?
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
You read the page we wrote above, and contact the providers we list and and call them to see if they cover your area.
Cat says
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.
desera d harris says
i need to apply for a free cell phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
Contact one of the companies listed above.
Gerard Buckner says
In desperate need
Free Government Cell Phones says
They you should give one of the companies a call.