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WTF? Assist Wireless screws up, exposes tens of thousands of customer IDs

February 13, 2021

Which companies offer the best free texting plans? And which ones offer the worst?

December 21, 2016

Which free government cell phones offer special devices for the hearing, vision and speech-impaired?

May 13, 2016

The 2016 List of Leaders: Who’s who in the free government cell phone business

April 26, 2016

The first shoe to drop? Assist Wireless ends $1 for 1000 minutes or 1000 texts plan in Oklahoma

April 21, 2016

Which free government cell phone companies offer smartphones?

March 26, 2016

Which free government cell phone companies allow you to make international calls?

March 23, 2016

What to do if your free government cell phone is lost, stolen or damaged

March 8, 2016

California goes crazy: Unlimited talk and unlimited text going mainstream

July 5, 2015

Top 10 deals in free government cell phones

July 29, 2014

How many free government cell phones are out there? Who are the biggest providers?

February 24, 2014

Free government cell phone companies could be fined millions of dollars for violations (CORRECTED)

November 3, 2013

Assist Wireless offers free government cell phones in Arkansas, Maryland and Oklahoma, other states coming soon

June 18, 2012

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  • Free Government Cell Phones on How do I switch Lifeline providers?: “That depends on whether your specific phone is compatible with your service provider’s national network. Contact customer service and ask…” Jun 26, 22:19
  • Regina kuhmund on How do I switch Lifeline providers?: “I do not need a new phone. Have phone. Free phone broke. Just want my free availability can be switch…” Jun 26, 19:53
  • Free Government Cell Phones on Q Link Wireless — Free Government Subsidized Cell Phones: “Does your phone still work? If so, you’re enrolled.” Jun 26, 17:58
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  • Free Government Cell Phones on How do I switch Lifeline providers?: “We post a list of service providers in every state at this link: https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states” Jun 26, 12:45
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  • Angela Hutto on How do I switch Lifeline providers?: “Can you post a list of Lifeline cell phone providers in Tennessee? Thank you” Jun 26, 12:22
  • Free Government Cell Phones on How do I get a replacement for a lost, stolen or broken phone?: “You wait until an open business day.” Jun 26, 07:05
  • Mary Harkins on How do I get a replacement for a lost, stolen or broken phone?: “How do I report my phone stolen on a closed business day.?” Jun 26, 05:49
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