Pennsylvania’s oil industry has seen better days. The state’s steel industry has seen better days. And the state’s coal industry has seen better days, too. And now raging inflation adds another economic problem on to of all the others. The Keystone State has been through a lot of ups and downs in its time and always bounces back and we’re confident it will bounce back again.
But the fact is, a lot of Pennsylvania residents could use a little help right now. Fear not, Pennsylvanians. The Lifeline free government cell phone service program can help you get a free cell phone and free monthly alk and text minutes, from the government. And the newer Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can help you get unlimited internet service. That is one, maybe even two fewer bills less bill to pay.
Lifeline and ACP free government cell phone service providers in Pennsylvania
Here’s a list of all the Lifeline free government cell phones in Pennsylvania. 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.
- AirTalk Wireless
- Amerimex Wireless
- Access Wireless
- American Assistance
- Assurance Wireless
- EnTouch Wireless
- FeelSafe Wireless
- Life Wireless
- Q Link Wireless
- Safelink Wireless
- StandUp Wireless
- SafetyNet Wireless
- Tag Mobile
- Terracom Wireless
- Truconnect
Lifeline Discount Companies in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania:
How to qualify for Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones in Pennsylvania
You are eligible if you receive benefits from any of these programs in Pennsylvania:
- 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)
In Pennsylvania, you may also qualify if your Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. See chart below, which shows these calculated rates:
Income Based Eligibility for Pennsylvania | ||
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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 Pennsylvania
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, Keystone Staters? There’s a free government smart phone program out there there’s perfect for your needs. And there’s a free government internet program out there that’s perfect, too. Just choose your favorite service provider and favorite plan and the future is, well, almost unlimited.
Latest ACP and Lifeline News for Pennsylvania:
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