Most people think free is free and that’s as good as it gets. But when it comes to free government cell phones, some free plans are better than others.
Please allow us to explain:
The vast majority of companies that compete in the Lifeline Assistance program offer the same basic program: A free cell phone, 250 free voice minutes and 250 free text messages every month. Some of the competitors even offer less attractive plans, but a few companies offer bonus minutes, bonus texts, and additional services that make their free plans stand out.
As part of our ongoing effort to bring you the best of Lifeline Assistance, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.com does what no other website has ever done: We’ve combed the details of scores of competing companies to ferret out the finest free phone bonanzas. And without further ado, here they are:
One note before we begin: Due to state regulations, the free government cell phone program isn’t free in all states. For example, Alaska and Oklahoma cell phone companies typically charge $1 per month, but offer more minutes, texts and services.
With that brief caveat and a dramatic drumroll, we proudly present FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net’s 10 Best Deals in Free Government Cell Phones (in descending order):
10. Safelink (38 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico)
Safelink, the big fish in the Lifeline Assistance pond, is now offering new customers a special sign-up bonus. You’ll get 500 minutes and 1000 texts for free for the first three months of service and then you’ll revert back to Safelink’s standard offer — 250 voice minutes and 1000 texts for free. The company says the offer is for a limited time only, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see it extended or see it become the company’s standard offer.
9. Assurance Wireless (40 states plus the District of Columbia)
Assurance, the second biggest names in the free government cell phone business, is now making special bonus offers to attract new customers. Any new customer can get 500 voice and unlimited texts for the first four months. After that, you’ll get 250 voice minutes but the texts will still be unlimited.
8. TelAlaska (Alaska only)
Get free unlimited local calls (calls placed to and from communities within the TelAlaska Cellular Network), 400 long distance minutes per month, voicemail and other calling services, plus nationwide unlimited texting.
7. Easy Wireless (Oklahoma)
Easy Wireless will give you 1000 free minutes/texts every month for free.
6. Assist Wireless (Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri and Oklahoma)
Once again, Oklahoma has some quirky laws regarding Lifeline Assistance. The plans aren’t free, but for just $1 per month, you’ll get 1000 free voice minutes or texts. And for just $6.20 per month, you can get unlimited talk.
5. Infiniti Mobile (Oklahoma only)
It will cost you $1 per month, but Infinity gives you 750 voice minutes plus 1000 texts per month.
4. AT&T Mobility (Alaska only) It’s not quite free due to a quirk in the Alaska Lifeline Assistance program, but for just $1 per month you’ll get a free cell phone plus 1200 anytime minutes and national long distance. (We hope AT&T Mobility will soon extend this program to other states.)
3. Dart (Oklahoma only)
DartPhone is a small company — so small that we haven’t given them their own page here at FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net — but they offer a couple really great plans. The Oklahoma Lifeline plan costs $1 for unlimited talk and text. The Oklahoma Lifeline 1000 + Data Plan costs $1 but gives you 1000 voice minutes or 2000 text messages plus 50 mb of data.
2. GCI (Alaska only)
GCI, one of Alaska’s largest communications companies, and several of its sister companies offer unlimited talk and texts for just $1 per month. The company serves such a small population that we haven’t given it its own page here on FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net, but it’s offer is definitely big.
Here’s the best deal in America. The second largest Lifeline Assistance company is firing a shot across the bow of all its competitors by offering free unlimited minutes and free unlimited texts for California customers. Keep your fingers crossed hoping that this program spreads to other states.
Please note that at this time the deal is not easy to spot on the Assurance Wireless website. However, this faq and this California application show it to be active.
The editor of FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net visited China last year. During a discussion of the incredibly crowded Chinese roads, a Chinese citizen told us, “In China, traffic rules are just suggestions, not absolute laws.”
That appears to be true with the laws of Lifeline Assistance, too. The companies on our list are proving that 250 free minutes and 250 free texts per month is merely a suggestion, not a law. You’ll notice that Safelink Wireless and Assurance Wireless, the two largest Lifeline companies, are now offering their customers more. But where are Life Wireless, Budget Mobile, and ReachOut Wireless, the number three, four and five companies?
Our nation’s Founding Fathers liked to say that the states were laboratories of democracy, meaning that concepts could be tested on the state level to see if they worked on a smaller basis instead of being imposed on the entire country.
The same seems to be true with Lifeline Assistance. Local and regional companies are pushing the boundaries of what can be done and that’s great for free government cell phone customers.
The sooner all Lifeline companies begin offering more free minutes, more free texts and more free services, the better — for them and for their customers.
Tara says
Why does it take so long to be verified?
Free Government Cell Phones says
It should be almost instantaneous.
Henry says
You need to provide proof of eligibility before you are approved. It can involve either scanning and uploading or sending in by mail the required proof documentation. It can take several weeks before someone reviews your submissions. The same applies when you apply for financial assistance to cover a hospital bill. The office that reviews your request to allow you to pay nothing on the hospital bill requires income and expense documentation (wage statements, bank statements, utility statements, rent/mortgage statements, etc.) that they have to review before they make a decision to either approve or reject your request for financial assistance.
The only way to make it quicker is for the Lifeline provider to immediately tap into your personal finance information files. I do not think that would be a good idea and would provide hackers another route to steal information.
Reginald Huber says
Looking for the best free government phone service in Ohio cannot be SafeLink anybody got an idea who it would be thank you thank you thank you SafeLink has cheated me and they know they have and I am not imagining it. I’ve had service with them for 15 years . I’m done with them. Must find one soon because I will do without a phone before I give them my service anymore
Free Government Cell Phones says
Readers? Any advice for Reg?
Lori A. Lynn says
This has been a hard road to walk. I need to get finished!
Free Government Cell Phones says
Finish ‘er up, Lori.
Laurie says
Apparently you have a beef with Qlink!!! I’ve NEVER EVER had any problems with them!! I have alot of years with them you can use any unlocked phone with the free plans from Lifeline.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We don’t have a beef with Q Link. Our readers have hundreds of beefs with Q Link (did you read their comments below?). The FBI has a beef with Q Link. The US Post Office has a beef with Q Link.
Katherine Norris says
I’ve been a q Link customer for several years about a month ago they sent me a new SIM card it won’t work in my phone so they told me I needed an updated phone so I purchased a phone through them for almost $200 that they said was compatible with their system they sent me a SIM card it didn’t work now they’re telling me that they don’t have service in my area however their website still shows that they service this area. Q Link should not state that they can help you with service in your area if they can not now I have a phone and no service I don’t know what to do
Free Government Cell Phones says
Really surprising number of complaints coming in about Q Link recently.
Tammy Hagy says
I would like to see all phone available with q link to up grade my phone
Or to get phone through safe link like to see what is available
Free Government Cell Phones says
If you’re talking about looking at the first phone you’ll receive from a service provider, you are probably out of luck. Each company offers a range of phones that are handed out pretty randomly. You might get one, the customer before you might get another, and the customer after you may get a third.
If you’re talking about upgrading, you can check each company’s website.
Colleen C Flannery says
This website is very much out of date the offers it is talking about are all from almost 7 years ago. With the pandemic hitting last year most carriers have changed their plans to include data, ie current customers just have to call and ask for it to be added. They only give away something if they are asked to give it away so remember stay on top of your plan benefits no matter who you have as a carrier. If they are offering something new to a new member that does not expire in a month or so then you should be able to get it also. You also can always negotiate with them for the services that you want and don’t want or need it is your service after all. They get paid by the customer and they do not want to loose a customer so they will within reason accommodate you. Just don’t ask for the moon or you may find yourself looking for another carrier. Most store front locations do not know anything about the government programs it is all handled through websites and over the phone.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We have absolutely lost our patience with morons. The website isn’t out of date, Colleen, that particular article is out of date. Do newspapers go back and edit articles they wrote seven years ago?
And while we’re telling you what’s what, you have a naive view of how the Lifeline service providers operate. Try reading some of the comments about how customers are treated and it may change your mind about “they will within reason accommodate you.” Accommodate is not part of their vocabulary.
Now go bother some other website with your moronic comments.
Laurie says
I have qlink And I love them I have unlimited data unlimited minutes and unlimited texts So you are the Niave one she was absolutely correct and what kind of person are you to call her out there like that
Free Government Cell Phones says
“What kind of person are you to call here out there like that?” You are in a very small minority that is happy with Q Link, Laurie. The company has been raided by the FBI and multiple other law enforcement organizations. Based on the comments from our readers, they are overwhelmingly unhappy with everything about Q Link. Have you bothered to read some of those hundreds of comments? You may be happy with your service. That’s great for you. But the people sipping martinis on the Titanic were also happy until the frigid water began lapping at their toes.
Dee Tee says
How about q-link? It’s originally a sprint network but has now merged with t-mobile. You either have to bring your own phone or purchase one at an extremely discounted rate (I think $25 is the cheapest but it is a smart phone) They claim unlimited talk & text plus 4.5Gig of data for free. Has anyone tried this out?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Funny you should ask. I just visited a T-Mobile store today. But it appears that they’ve done nothing more than change the signs because none of the service reps know anything about signing us up with new T-Mobile accounts. It appears that integration of the two companies is not going well at this point.
Laurie says
Wow you people are a joke!! You LIE!!!!
Free Government Cell Phones says
Where was the lie, Laurie? We merely reported our experience. Our cell service (to be specific “our” refers to mine and my wife’s) has absolutely gone to hell since the merger. We now have to go stand on the front porch of hour house to get a signal. If you choose not to believe our actual experience, well, good for you.
Tammy Williams says
How can I get one
Free Government Cell Phones says
You’ve come to the right place, Tammy. We have all the information you need. Just click around this website for a few minutes, especially on the navigation bar at the top of this page, and you’ll find out everything you need to know.
Kristy Lee Eller says
I guess none of them offer service where i am. Knott county Kentucky.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Check out all the low-income internet plans currently available in your state before you give up, Kristy:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Outraged Citizen says
SafeLink and Assurance wireless are the WORST providers on earth. Just because they offer a free service and have a great number of customers does not mean they are good or deserving of their top 10 rating! The customer service is less than AWFUL because most of the representatives do not speak or understand English and they are extremely rude!! Both companies practice less than ethical habits such as spoofing, interrupting service to force recipients to pay for renewal of services, and selling private information. The free lifeline service is for American citizens, why not make the customer service jobs generated by this program available to American citizens? This federal government program is very poorly managed and the service providers are held no worthwhile standard of operating.
Jewel Rolling says
And the phones and the service crappy. Mine doesn’t ring half the time and the other half ring can’t be heard. Outgoing calls fail 95% of the time. I make 1 call a month just to keep the phone active just in case the service I.proves.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Sounds like you should switch service provider’s, Jewel. Here’s an article that tells you exactly how to do it:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
Lacreeda says
Well hell from all da articles I’ve read on . Here safelink didn’t knw if it would work ornt
Free Government Cell Phones says
?????
Rebecca Handy says
I have been trying to get a free cell phone for months why can’t it be easier the online every time I try they add more then just filling out a app. on line mail me a app. So I can get a free phone please I’m on S.S.D. I have Medicaid
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’re not a service provider, Rebecca. This is an independent informational website. Can you explain in greater detail what the problem is? Why can’t you get enrolled?
Michele Ramirez says
Please I am in need of a phone please if you can send me one really appreciate it
Free Government Cell Phones says
That’s not how it works, Michele. You need to choose a service provider and enroll. We’re not a service provider, bu we can provide you with all the info you need on all the service providers in your state. Check them all out carefully to find the one that fits your needs best:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Loree Servant says
Do you have free government cell phones where you can put DD perks in it?
Free Government Cell Phones says
We need a little help here, Loree. What are “DD perks?”
Loree Servant says
Re perks stand for Dunkin donuts card
Free Government Cell Phones says
It might help you get a free glazed twist and a hot cup of joe, but it won’t help you with a Lifeline free government cell phone card.
Lachaka Green says
Please help I need a government phone I meet the requirements.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Here’s where you can find all the free government cell phone plans in your state. Check them all out carefully to find the plan that fits your needs best, then enroll with that company using the contact info we provide.
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Terry Snelling says
I have a iPhone 6s I want to have my free government service put on this phone.I just received my q link free service phone yesterday and it says my iPhone 6s is not compatible with the q link. I want to know could they send me a SIM card that would be compatible.
Free Government Cell Phones says
The compatibility has to do with matching the kind of cell technology the company uses. Here’s an article that explains it all:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/cdma-gsm-lte-phone-compatible-with-my-free-phone-network
Angela lawson says
Need a phone preferably at & t
Free Government Cell Phones says
Why are you telling us this instead of enrolling with AT&T?
Elyse Ewart says
I just received a free Sim card for a government place I get food stamps and medicaid. But I don’t understand why I couldn’t find the part where I can get a free cell phone? I am using a phone of a friend who needs this phone back now and I don’t have another phone. I havno job currently or any income what so ever. So how do I get my free cell phone? I’m not very smart when it comes to doing anything on the internet. I think my provider is Tru-connect. Thank you.
Free Government Cell Phones says
It’s impossible for us to know the details, Elyse, but it appears that you signed up for a plan that offers you a SIM card only instead of a phone. Contact your service provider’s customer service team to see if it can be switched.
Wendy Ward says
I need it for emergencys and I most definitely get food stamps and ssi
Free Government Cell Phones says
Check out all the plans availalbe in your state at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/
Check them all carefully to find the plan that fits your needs best, then enroll with that company using the contact info we provide.
PAT DILETTO says
ANY FREE INTERNET WITH FREE PHONES?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Many companies offer plans that include “some” internet. Check out all the plans available in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Bonnie Parsons says
I’m on medicaid and 40 dollars in foodstamps, i can’t afford a phone to get my interveiw to redo my assistance, how do i receive help with phone assistance? i can’t even afford food cause of my winter heating. please send me the best offer for phone service? thank you Bonnie Parsons.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Here’s what you do, Bonnie. You can check out all the Lifeline companies and plans available in your state at the following link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Check them all out carefully to find the plan that fits your needs best. Then enroll with that company using the contact info we provide. You should be able to enroll online.
Terri Houglin says
Bonnie, I’m like you. But I only get $20 food stamps, make less than $900 a month. I have been on section 8 waiting list for over 3 years. Here is what I can share. Qlink wireless is horrible! My phone doesn’t work well, doesn’t keep an accurate list of calls and texts that I receive. I have miss about 50% of calls and texts. People will show me they called or texted, but the phone won’t have any record of it. It also shuts down OFTEN while I’m on it talking to someone! The phone doesn’t update, tells me the program has an “error” and shuts down. Takes forever to start. Can’t use internet at all. There are just basic apps on the phone, no games, etc. have tried numerous to get a replacement, but was told I have to send back the phone, at my cost, with $25 enclosed for a replacement! It isn’t good business to charge me, I qualified for a free phone, I got defective phone, but I to have to pay to replace it? Ludicrous business practice! I personally think it’s done on purpose so they make more money! They are horrible! I am going back to Virgin Mobile, loved them!!!! It also takes forever to reach a real person when you call Qlink. They make it very difficult to reach them. There is no way to contact them without searching for a link or number to call, they hide it on website andnits hard to find. I also think that is another tactic to frustrate customer so they give up. Just my two cents. Good luck.
Kayla Richards says
I get food stamps and needed a cell phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
Did you get one?
Elissa S says
Please help me!! 🤞
So I just recently applied and got accepted for SNAP benefits (EBT), so I applied for SafeLink Wireless , well tried to. When applying it states that I already have an account and service through them? Which I don’t and haven’t… it gave me an enrollment ID number of an account with my name but I believe because I applied in the past based on income even though i was denied and never received a phone through them or anything like that. So wondering how do I cancel everything through SafeLink so I can start over and get a phone?? I tried speaking with someone online through the chat but when I did… they stated couldn’t find an account when giving my name or the enrollment ID number it showed me, like basically saying I don’t have an account but yet when I apply as a new customer it gives me my enrollment id and says if I have my SafeLink phone I can activate it or buy a phone or byop which I don’t want to do. So wondering how do I get rid of any accounts I may have in my name and start over as new customer and apply ?? Please help 🤞 🙏 thank you very much. 😊
Free Government Cell Phones says
Call in again. Ask to speak to a supervisor and explain your situation again.
Melinda Bozarth says
yes I’m on Social security disability Medicaid and Medicare with food stamps and section 8 I was wanting to sign up for one of the free government phones in minutes
Free Government Cell Phones says
You can find all the companies and plans available in your state at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Rhonda hollifield says
Want to upgrade my government phone would like to buy new one from you need help already a costomer
Free Government Cell Phones says
This is an independent informational website, Rhonda. We’re not affiliated with any free government cell phone company in any way. In other words, you need to contact your service provider’s customer service team. Use your free government cell phone to call 6-1-1 and you will be automatically connected to them.
Marcy says
I have been a lifeline member for several years but now my battery in my free phone is dead and there are no replacements anywhere. American Assistance now tells me I have to buy a phone for $45. I tried another company, Entouch Wireless and they said the same but for $50. Can they do this? I thought these phones were supposed to be free?
Free Government Cell Phones says
The first phones are free, but follow-up phones generally are not. You always have the option of switching to a different service provider. New customers (you would be a new customer) are entitled to a free cell phone.
Levi Ford says
I would like to receive a free government phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
You can find all the companies and plans available in your state at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Beal Lindsey says
I had a Lifeline ground line about 15 years ago and evidently they still have me as a Lifeli e customer because I cannot get Lifeline cell now since it shows that I currently enjoy use of Lifeline. How do I get this changed. I’m in desperate need of cell service as I am 66 years old ,disabled , and alone. Please help me.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Have you spoken to a live customer service agent yet?
Ruel Pate says
I’m a 66 yr. Old Disabled Veteran. I desperately need a free smart cell phoe. To call my Dr., my psychiatrist andmy Social Worker. Pleasehelp me ASAP. Thanks Ruel Julian Pate
Free Government Cell Phones says
You need to enroll with one of the companies that offers free government cell phones in your state, Ruel. Here’s where you can find details on all of them:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Rhonda says
Please send me all articles and any information on programs that I can get assistance from,that will be beneficial to me. I have signed up for many benefits in past and got nowhere.
Free Government Cell Phones says
This is FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net, Rhonda, not the Encyclopedia Britannica. We can tell you about free government cell phones and our other website, CheapInternet.com, can tell you about low-income internet plans. We’re pretty sure there are other beneficial programs out there, but we don’t know anything about them.
Karen says
I am looking for a free government phone I have never had one but safe link says I have how do I get one I can’t afford one I’m on ssi
Free Government Cell Phones says
Here’s a link where you can find all the free government cell phone providers in your state, Karen. Check them all out carefully to find the plan that fits your needs best, then enroll using the contact info we list on each provider’s page:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
MARY says
What free government cell phone is available in WV
Free Government Cell Phones says
You can check out both of the Wyoming service providers at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Michelle says
I’m looking for a government phone, where I can purchase a package that will give me Unlimited phone calls. Is there such a thing?
Free Government Cell Phones says
You can get it for free if you live in California or Oklahoma. If not, you’ll need to pay. You can check out all the plans available in your state at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
MATTHEW COOPER says
I DON’T NEED ANYTHING MORE THEN A BASIC TALK/TEXT PHONE IS THERE ANY FREE GOVT. PHONE FOR KENTUCKY AREA CODE 40146 (IRVINGTON, ) WITH NO DATA. I JUST DONT WANT DATA OR WIFI OR BLUETOOTH ETC. I GET SSI-DISABILITY AS MY SOLE INCOME.
Free Government Cell Phones says
The law now requires Lifeline companies to give customers free smart phones. Our solution would be for you to find which of the companies in your state offer BYOP (Bring Your Own Phone) plans, purchase an inexpensive basic model phone, then use it as your free government cell phone. But make sure the phone is compatible with your chosen service provider’s network BEFORE you purchase it.
Billy says
Do I Qualify For A Free Phone And Service?
Free Government Cell Phones says
There’s no way for us to know if you qualify, Billy. But the following link takes you to a page that gives you all the ways to qualify:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify
Kristina says
I am looking for a place to get a free phone I have my paperwork for them to show I am eligible for the program just cant find locations for any of them within Vancouver wa area
Free Government Cell Phones says
Very few of these companies have “locations,” Kristina. You will need to enroll by phone or online.
Amanda Collins says
Can i use my smart phone through att or will i get a new one .
Free Government Cell Phones says
AT&T does not participate in the free government cell phone program.
Jerry Francis says
I’m wondeing about the phones. Who offers the biggest phones? At 61 years is hard to see the print on some phones even when enlarged.
Free Government Cell Phones says
You can check out each of the providers in your state by going to this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Visit their websites to see what makes and models of phones they offer. But an even better idea, if you can afford it, is to purchase the phone of your choice elsewhere, then bring it along to be your free government cell phone as part of your service provider’s BYOP (Bring Your Own Phone) program.
Eddie says
some phones, you can enlarge the print. its in the settings.
kay says
qlink offers 1000 free minutes/unlimited text.and free smartfone/michigan/ i misplaced my fone but dont have the the 25 dollars to replace it/ still praying st anthony will help me find it!!
Patricia Lafleche says
I’m trying so hard to get my own free government cell phone . Because of the rainstorm in Florida ,I’ve been so frustrated. I’ve been a mean costumer as the result of waiting over an extended period of time waiting for my phone to connect from Safe Link. I bought my own flip phone from the store on Mendon Road in Woonsocket, RI 02895 it’s called Dollar General . I didn’t want or need a smart phone by Safe Link. So I admit I was wrong by using abusive language and I apologize for my wrongful actions . I waited too long for my phone and that’s the reason why I said whatever I said and that I was so angry because of the hurricane and my confidential information either getting lost somewhere out there in the U.S. or at the Office in Florida in that Safe Link criteria or maybe at the Postal offices at one of the offices in Florida State I have no idea.
David J says
Is there anywhere in Oklahoma where I can get a govt phone. All these places advertise a free phone in Oklahoma, yet when I put in my zip code it shows Im not eligible in my area.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Have you checked out all the companies offering free government cell phone plans in your state? If not, you should. You can find them and all their contact info at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Jason says
I get food stamps can I apply for a free government phone and how do I do it
Free Government Cell Phones says
You can find all the free government cell phone plans in your state at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Find the plan that fits your needs best, then enroll using the contact info we provide on your service provider’s page.
Vernon Smith says
I got a government phone in Baltimore, Maryland around August of this year that came with 5000 mins. and 10000 texts. I lost the phone or it was stolen. I can’t remember the name of the company that I got the phone through. I believe it was called, “Constellation”. Can you confirm the name of this company and how I can obtain a replacement phone.
Thank you
Free Government Cell Phones says
As far as we know, there is no free government cell phone company named Constellation. Visit EeryoneOn.org because they provide assistance for people in your situation.
alfred lehman says
very good wish i looked before ive been with a company name truewireless they let down every month icannot even and min? no body there!
allmost10 yrs
well i geass good co. why they keep tureing me off hope not out bus..
Zeinab ammar says
I need me a government cell phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
If that’s the case, you need you to enroll.
lscott says
A friend has lifeline service w/ Assurancewireless & they only give her 350mins; didn’t the Government raise all Lifeline mins. to 750 monthly. I confused??
I have lifeline & I get 750 mins, we both live in chgo.
Free Government Cell Phones says
The new rule is that you get 350 minutes if your plan also includes monthly data, or 500 if it does not. It’s quite possible that you can find a company in your state that’s willing to offer more minutes/texts/data. You should check out all the plans to see if you can find something better. Here’s where you can find them:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Theresa Hernandez says
Assurance wireless is unlimited talk and unlimited texts wirh 2 GB of data in California.
Кιмвєя'lie Вяαиιивυяg Вυѕтαмαитє says
Hello, I Have A Dilemma, I Got A Free Goverment Phone About 2 Weeks Ago & For Some Odd Reason That I Havent A Clue, My Sims Card Locked Up On Me, So Needless To Say, I Sit Here Now With No Cell Phone & No Way To Make Money As I Try To Do Each Day Taking My Surveys, Which Brings Me To My Second Dilemma, Having Gotten My Last Phone Not To Long Ago, Nobody Wants To Give Me One At ThiscTime, Now My 3rdc Dilemma In Whuch Im Sure Not To Many Will Care Is That, It Would Be Nice To Have A Larger Screen For My Surveys, That Would Just Make It Easier & Faster For Me To Do My Work, So” My Reason For This Reply Or Plea If You Will, Could You Possibly Help Me Acheive These Small But Big Goals Of Mine? & If Or If Not, Thank You For Your Time. Sincerely: Kimber’lie Braninburg Bustamante
Free Government Cell Phones says
One thing you didn’t mention in your comment is customer service. Have you communicated with your service provider’s customer service team? You also said no one wants to give you a phone at this time. Does that mean you’ve spoke to other companies about switching your service and none of them will do it?
Dena Melton says
Is there a location to sign up for a phone in 74965 Westville ok
Free Government Cell Phones says
We strongly urge our readers NOT to enroll at street events, Dena. They have been the scene of far too much fraud and abuse over the years. You’re much better off enrolling by phone or online.
Amanda says
Thanks for the update.
Angelo.Nicholas Scala says
I have 7 doctors and not enough minutes to call and make/break appointments. Minutes for my health plan that changes every month and all associated pharmacies for specialized drug like humira. Its $5000.00 a month and they have me call 3X a month for delivery. Non of these are textable. I need at least 500 minutes of talk to manage all of this.
Thank you
Free Government Cell Phones says
Check out all the companies and plans available in your state to find out if any of them offer the minutes you need, Angelo. Here’s where you can find them:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Katharine Blue! says
Informative! Thank you!’ Anything for western wa.?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Here’s where you can find all the free government cell phone plans in your state, Katharine. We also provide a rough guide to city-by-city availability. But nothing can answer your question better than a call to customer service:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Denise says
There is nothing in my zip code for free government phones why not’? We don’t matter?
Free Government Cell Phones says
How do you know none of the companies offer plans in your zip code? That could only happen if you live in a VERY rural area. Have you tried all the Lifeline free government cell phone companies in your state? If not, check them out here:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Delores Seabolt says
I need a free cell phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
Here’s where you can find all the companies and plans available in your state, Delores. Go through them all to find the plan that fits your needs best, then enroll with that company:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Barbara J Frazer says
Qlink has horrible customer service and their ZTE phone is not a good phone. Dad got locked out and we have not been able to get it unlocked for him.
There seems to be a more direct way. Can’t do it on the internet. I have spent hours on the phone. For one how to get we’re I needed in there automated phone system. After going through different options I waiting a long time to get to customer service. When I finally got a live person dad was not able to talk. I tried to get to work with me and the customer service agent said his manager told him to hang up on me. I couldn’t believe the manager would not talk to me let alone work with me. Shouldn’t getting your phone working again a priority. A phone is necessary now days. You have another phone to check the line! I was on another line but my phone was not linked to the account. What the heck. How can you do that if you can’t unlock or use one that didn’t work.
The phone was not good either. You couldn’t hang up after the call and had to shut it down!!!! Using the qlink website was not functional to get this done.
I’m done trying to unlock the phone. I have a phone I’d like to use. I need one that I can check out a list or way to check to see if I can use it.
I want to switch to another provider and I want to use this phone. Can you direct me to a better free phone provider that has good customer service. I want to use a website to determine if I can use the phone.
Anyone?
Free Government Cell Phones says
It’s impossible for us to compare and contrast service providers, Barbara, because there are so many variables from state to state and town to town and even one side of the street compared to the other. The best we can do is give you this complete list of companies and plans available in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Linda powers says
I need a phone now I have a crone’s disease and I live in low government housing ,receive food stamps I need a cell phone for when I’m out somewhere
Free Government Cell Phones says
Sounds like you probably qualify, Linda. Here’s where you can find a complete list of free government cell phone service providers in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Debbie says
I have a phone but I get code 34 restricted my serial number is35441707417****
Free Government Cell Phones says
We have no idea what that means, Debbie. Contact your service provider’s customer service or tech support team.
sandra says
Hi. When I signed up I stated that I had my own phone, and just wanted a chip for this phone. Instead they sent me a phone. This is making it very difficult for me as I have a hard time seeing, and my other phone is larger and easier for me to hold on to also (disabled with hands and arms). I tried calling and still did not get a solution. I also, am in need for the better quality camera that is on my samsung, for schooling reasons. Please help me clear up this mess. I asked them again, to send me a chip (or whatever it is called) with my number I had with att….but that I needed it for the samsung…they send me one for the other phone. This is so frustrating. Any help or pointers you can give me?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Have you attempted to switch the SIM card from your new phone to your old one? We feel bad for our readers because so many of them tell us about horrible customer service experiences. Do you know if your phone is compatible with your service provider’s network? Try calling 6-1-1 on your free government cell phone and ask to speak to tech support instead of customer service. Good luck.
Lynn says
I’ve tried to get any phone I’m disabled on limited income . I’ve not been able to get one.
Free Government Cell Phones says
What is your income, Lynn? It sounds as if you qualify based on income.
Kitsa Mina says
I have been with SafeLink for 7 yrs with much frustration! Customer service is horrible and try to fix a problem you’re having with their phones is nearly impossible. You can’t understand them and are not knowledgeable with phones at all. I have left twice and came back because most of the other Landline Program Providers minute don’t roll over. 250 voice is not much. Or the phones are so small u can’t text…I am on the prowl again…trying to find a decent cell phone…had a problem with the safelink phone, recently. “NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE”, is the msg error says. Can’t call out, receive calls or text or assess my voicemail. Call them 4 times…same process with entering codes and what nots. They sent me a new Sim Card and I call to activate it. The rep went through the same process and couldn’t help me and told me to stay on the line and he would transfer me to a higher authority. And he hung up on me! So…I can frustrate myself tomorrow and call again to get help OR leave them for good….it’s better to find a cheap plan and pay! ANY BODY GOOD OUT THERE??????? My fear is they are all bad!
Free Government Cell Phones says
It’s easy to switch to a different service provider, Kitsa, and since you’ve been with Safelink for so long, you are eligible to switch. Here’s an article that tells you how to do it:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
And here’s where you can find all the companies offering free government cell phones in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Katrina says
Hi I’m having the same problem with safelink they have suspended my phone twice on Friday and not they have made my enrollment inactive omg I’m so fedup with this company and on top of all that they hung up on me twice as wellnow I have to reinroll and go through that whole process all over again.
Jay Rivera says
Hi! I recently received a free life line cel phone from assurance wireless. I noticed on the instruction booklet a warning message which states the phone has a chemical known in the state of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. My question, Are these phones dangerous to use? or is just hype?
Please let me know.
Thank you,
Free Government Cell Phones says
We are experts in the free government cell phone plan, Jay, but claim no expertise in chemistry or reproductive organs.
Connie Jo Callis says
Have you heard of Quik Link Free Phone Services?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Never heard of Quick Link, but Q Link is one of the major providers of Lifeline free government cell phone services.
Derek says
The BEST OF THE BEST is :
AMERICAN ASSISTANCE (www.AMERICANASSISTANCE.COM)
You will get :
– a FREE SMART 4 G ANDROID PHONE ( FREEDOM PHONE MODEL X 401)
– 500 MINUTES PER MONTH FREE TALK TIME
– 500 FREE TEXT PER MONTH
– F R E E D A T A –YES – FREE!!!!) 500 MB FOR EACH MONTH!!
ENJOY!!
Free Government Cell Phones says
This sounds suspiciously like a comment left by someone at American Assistance, but we’ll let it slide just in case it’s legit.
Donald Combs says
I need a phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
Then you need to apply for a phone.
Laurie Langley says
Do they cover Mart,Tx?
Free Government Cell Phones says
It’s impossible for us to track down to the local level. Hell, we live in Texas and we don’t know where Mart, Texas is. We’d suggest that you check out all the low-income internet plans and figure out which one serves your area (we provide a rough list of cities and towns covered by each plan).
Here’s a link to our States pages where you can click on “Texas.”
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Brenda H Nelson says
Please do some research and then an article comparing the quality of the cell phones themselves. My safelink phone has a very pale washed out display and is extremely slow during navigation.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Aha! “Wuslity” was supposed to be “qualify.” Now your comment makes a lot more sense. Unfortunately, Brenda, it’s virtually impossible because all the companies offer refurbished cell phones and they hand they out randomly. So comparisons are impossible.
Brenda H Nelson says
Please do sn article comparing the wuslity of the phones themseves that eavh company offers. Safelinks smart phone is very poor quality. Pale screen. Extremely slow.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We would love to do an article comparing the wuslity of the phones, but we have no idea what wuslity is.
B.A. Thompson says
I have a plan with freedom pop and like a government phone I pay nothing for the plan I have, I only paid for the phone. I recently tried to apply online for an actual free government phone and I was told that ” it appears you or someone in your household already has a government phone account”. Don’t know how that could be because I do not have a free government phone account, unless….the freedom pop phone I have is a government phone, which if it is I was not aware. Can someone answer this question for me please. Thanks.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Errors pop up on the National Lifeline Assistance Database (NLAD) all the time. For example, it may be that someone who used to live at your address had a free government cell phone. The USAC says, “Contact your company and ask for a “household worksheet” to show that more than one “economic household” lives at your address.”
You should be able to sign up for a phone as soon as the error is corrected. We can’t guarantee you that this is the problem, but we’re fairly certain that it is.
senorita says
today at the 99 cent store corner of San Juan
and greenback Citrus heights Ca assurance is giving free smartphones away. must bring an SSA award letter, ebt, medical card, or notice of Action from the back of any county related benefit and get a phone on the spot! i hear they are moving around that chain of stores in this area. be happy go get a phone!!!
sorry for the bad typing its been a while
Free Government Cell Phones says
Too many cases of fraud and abuse originate at those street events. You’re much safer enrolling online or by phone.
JackeySpurlin says
My life line plan is with budget mobile but budget mobile is no longer a lifeline provider gave me until some time next month to find a new carrier or lose my service.the problem im having is im an ex state prisoner who is unemployed just got off parole living at home with my mom i have no proof of income ive never made enough to file taxs i do not qualify for the gov programs because of a drug conviction my phone was given to me when i got out out of prison.what can i do im running out of time and everyone wants proof of income?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Damn good question, Jackey. We didn’t have an answer, so we reached out to our contact at the Universal Service Administration Company (the organization that supervises the Lifeline program). Turns out the USAC thinks it’s a damn good question, too. Here’s what they said:
“How one can prove no income is an open question that we have in front of the FCC right now. As soon as we have an answer, I will share it.”
We’ll let you know as soon as they let us know, Jackey.
Edward Arnold says
I am looking for the free flip phone. I am 69 years old and cannot get the hang of the smart phone.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’re sure flip phones are probably still available, but it will vary from provider to provider. You should contact the companies offering free government cell phones in your state to discuss the issue. Another option would be to just go out and buy a flip phone. You can probably find them for just a few dollars at Walmart or on eBay.com or Amazon.com.
Karen says
LOOKING FOR FLIP PHONE!!! TRY TRAC FONE! I SAW THEY HAVE ONE AVAILABLE TODAY WHEN I WAS LOOKING FOR FREE CELL PHONES THROUGH THE GOVERNMENT. IT MAY TAKE YOU CONTACTING THEM, BUT I’M SURE IT’D BE WORTH THE EFFORT. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!
Loretta Kinder says
I need to know what company I received my phone threw. I know its not safelink or aurrance
Free Government Cell Phones says
There’s no way for us to have any idea which company you enrolled with, Loretta. The only thing you can do is look at the complete list of companies offering free government cell phones in your state and start calling them one-by-one until you find the company that has your account. Here’s where you can find that complete list:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Bethbeuter says
The phones themselves usually have software or logos on or in the phomes themselves. Also, if youve registered your service with an email account you should get a notice monthly that your minutes have been refreshed … if not you def should get a text message.
Sheila Allen says
I have applied for safelink . Shanna browser lived in my sons house in front of me. We share the same address but live in different homes. She n my son have moved . I’m the only one now living at 977 county line rd. Why aren’t I able to get a phone.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Common problem, Sheila. Contact Safelink again and ask to speak to a supervisor. Tell that supervisor that you need help clearing up an error on the National Lifeline Assistance Database (NLAD). They are supposed to help you do that.
Autumn says
A lot of people are telling me that one company or government phones are being given out like the big smartphones like a Samsung Galaxy and I’m trying to figure out which company is giving out this free phone because I could really use it the phone I have now I can barely even see the letters
Free Government Cell Phones says
Here’s what we’d suggest, Autumn. Check out the websites of each of the Lifeline free government cell phone companies in your state. Most of them show the phones they have available. Here’s where you can find all the companies in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
John says
Hey Josh,
Try Blue Jay Wireless, LLC it has good reviews in Texas
https://www.bbb.org/dallas/business-reviews/cellular-telephone-service-and-supplies/blue-jay-wireless-in-carrollton-tx-90530531
Good luck,
John
Josh says
What provider gives the most data?
Free Government Cell Phones says
It depends on which state you’re in, Josh. Here’s where you can check all the plans in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Debra Clark says
I’m Deborah while trying to sign up for a government phone I was told that I already had a government phone contract. This is an untruth I do not have a phone nor have I ever had a phone however I do wish to receive one and begin like everyone else in the United States having access ability to a free text free voice phone would you please kindly you ever put my name on that paperwork to receive the phone and allow me to get one thank you.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We’re not a free government cell phone provider, Debra. We’re an independent informational website, so we cannot put your name on the paperwork. You need to enroll with one of those companies. Here’s where you can find a list of all the companies in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Regarding your problem, there has been so much fraud and abuse in the Lifeline Assistance program that we’re not surprised that your name may have been used by someone else. You need to contact your chosen Lifeline company’s customer service team. Ask to speak to a supervisor and explain that you need to clear up an error in the National Lifeline Assistance Database (NLAD).
Ricardo gonzalez says
I need a phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
Then you need to apply for a phone.
Arrilla skillman says
The phone I was given is so small. I cannot see the numbers. This one is temporary from my son. Being turned off July 3 2017.
Free Government Cell Phones says
You can find more information on phones for vision-hearing-speech impaired people in this article:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/government-cell-phones-hearing-vision-speech-impaired
S'Desta says
Why isn’t Qlink listed above…I applied for it…but then found out it’s owner…not sure of cell towers in my area…which of the major wireless providers underwrite this company…if applicable…I would like to know…
Free Government Cell Phones says
QLink isn’t listed in that article because it didn’t have one of the Top Ten Deals when the article was written. It isn’t “underwritten” by any of the major national cell phone companies.
Here’s an article that tells you which cell networks are used by each of the leading free government cell phone companies:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/cdma-gsm-lte-phone-compatible-with-my-free-phone-network
Adam says
Can I purchase additional data each month for my phone?
Free Government Cell Phones says
You didn’t say which free government cell phone company you are enrolled with, Adam, but most of the Lifeline companies offer plans with more data. Check your service provider’s website.
Leona says
I lost my government phone can not remember the company name the name of the phone was call logic please help
Free Government Cell Phones says
You’ll need to do some homework to track down your Lifeline free government cell phone service provider, Leona. Sorry, but there’s only one way to find your company. Here’s where you can find all the companies offering Lifeline plans in your state.
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
You’ll need to start at the top of the list of companies serving your state. Call each of them one-by-one and eventually you’ll find your service provider. They’ll know based on your phone number, name, address, etc.
Make sure you do it soon because your account will be canceled if it goes unused for 30 days.
Jeff Gould says
Lifewireless offers unlimited talk, unlimited text,500mb data… free every month in California.
Ashley King says
I was wondering how I could get a better phone the one I have is tiny and loses service all the time .
Free Government Cell Phones says
You have a couple options, Ashley. First, contact your service provider’s customer service team and ask if they will upgrade you to a smartphone for free. If not, you can always pay the relatively small upgrade fee to get a smartphone.
But if you’ve been with your service provider for a year or more, you may want to take this opportunity to check around and see if you can find a better plan that offers more minutes, more texts, more data, etc. All new customers are supposed to receive smartphones, and if you switch service providers you’ll qualify as a new customer.
If that idea appeals to you, here’s where you can find all the companies and plans offered in your state. Check them all out carefully to find the one that offers the plan that best fits you needs:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Michael Baca says
I need to get the best free phone (S7) droid on the government free phone plans
Free Government Cell Phones says
Very doubtful that any of the free government cell phone companies are offering the latest Apple iPhones, Michael. But all you can do is call customer service to ask.
Mark says
Great article. Do I have to be a resident of the particular state to apply for a company’s plans in that state ?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Yes, you do need to enroll in the state in which you reside.
Cristy Burks says
I would just like to know why I was baffled to find that Access wireless , assurance wireless ect. Amongst other wireless lifeline providers are showing Sprint/ Nextel as the carrier when in fact after all that has taken place I really did expect AT&T to be the main carroer as considering the government and phone carriers envolvments it has been AT&T that was helping the US to secretly wiretap citizens computer systems/ phone lines to invade citizen privacy and it is currently AT&T that for the most part is working with Garmin industries(used by Nordac and the Pentagon for years) and AT&T is working with cable and broadband providers such as Dish Network, TWC( Timewarner cablevision) Direct TV etc. I’m wondering if Sprint has been bought by AT&T lime has happened with T-Mobile?
Free Government Cell Phones says
No, Sprint has not been acquired by AT&T.
Jeighn says
I need a phone but I’m scared to pay $25 for replacement phone when I hear that Donald Trump will no longer approve of lifeline services to help people once he gets inaugurated into office I January 2017.I don’t have an income so $25 is a lot of money to spend on a replacement phone that’s going to be discontinued.What should I do??? Thanks so much for your help
Free Government Cell Phones says
We have heard nothing about President Elect Trump dismantling the Lifeline program. And even if it is on his agenda, it would take time to do and we’d think (guess) that at least the full year of 2017 would complete with Lifeline phones still in service.
K says
I think u get one free replacement phone call your lifeline provider and see good luck and many blessings to you
Gary Collins says
Looking for a gov. Cell in the area code 62990 Illinois
Free Government Cell Phones says
Here’s where you can find a list of all the free government cell phone providers in your state, Gary:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Giavonna says
I’m deaf I’m trying to get me a government phone can plz help me get one
Free Government Cell Phones says
Here you go, Giavonna. Here’s an article that tells you about each of the leading Lifeline free government cell phone companies’ policies for hearing/vision/speech-impaired customers:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/government-cell-phones-hearing-vision-speech-impaired
JAMES O CARSON says
The government has used prejudiced against the low income putting a phone for one per household when I am a disabled veteran and that is why I said that you were prejudiced
Free Government Cell Phones says
We understand your point of view and respect the service you did for this country, James, but we’re not the government. This is an independent website that’s not affiliated with the government nor with any of the free government cell phone companies.
Michael says
I have safelink California. The phone given to me is a piece of junk that works a total of 5min per charge. The screen goes black. The battery doent charge and the phone heats up to questionable safety. Safelink says they must be called from a separate phone to trouble shooting. Lol how do they expect to troubleshoot these issue’s? I am I just SOL and need to rid of safe link?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Sorry to hear about your problems, Michael. But maybe we can help. Here’s an article about how easy it is to switch service providers:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
Mary Rogers says
QLink seem to have a very serious ethical and lacking of professionalism. Months ago I sent them all the required info. They claimed they had sent the phone some months ago. Never saw anything from them. So, they start asking for more info. This is all by email. Could never reach anyone by phone. So, I politely ask for cancellation. They ignored me and start playing a sick game until I let be known that I’d had enough. Today it’s starting up again, after lengthy time of not being bothered by them. What can or should I do to stop this game unethical craziness?
Free Government Cell Phones says
You didn’t specify what the “unethical craziness” is, but you can always report them to the Federal Communications Commission, the USAC, your state public utility commission, and the Better Business Bureau. Other readers have told us that these reports have caused an immediate improvement in service. It couldn’t hurt.
Here’s an article that tells you how to file a complaint:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/file-lifeline-service-complaint
And should you decide to switch service providers, here’s an article that tells you how easy it is to switch:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/how-to-i-switch-lifeline-phone-companies
And finally, here’s where you can find a complete list of Lifeline Assistance free government cell phone companies in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Ashlee says
Which carriers are offering WiFi now with the free phone and who has the nicest smartphone available
Free Government Cell Phones says
Maybe some of our readers would like to pitch in and answer by telling Ashlee about their experiences.
Shellioness says
I received a qlink wireless ZTE N817 android phone. It is a smartphone it has 500mb data, 350 talk minutes and texts are unlimited. Best carrier thus far for free phone service. It comes in handy every single month and I am so grateful and happy that I chose them. I am in nevada by the way. Not sure where they operate but if you can go through them then do it!!!
Free Government Cell Phones says
Which free government cell phone company are you talking about, Shelli?
Lebam says
I worked for lifeline and I am familiar with all the companies at least in California and all the ones mentioned above are the WORST! Lol. Budget & entouch wireless are the best!
Eleanor says
I hav a zte qlink gov phone do I have unlimited tex
Free Government Cell Phones says
It’s not the make nor model of your phone that determines what your plan is, Eleanor. It’s your service provider. Contact the customer service team. They should be able to tell you the answer to your question.
Shellioness says
Yes you should
Andrea Michener says
Hi. I live in California and there’s a new thing with these government phone’s a company is giving the HTC phone do u know where we can find that? A neighbor has one and said she got it from a booth at a certain spot. I’ve been checking that spot and haven’t found it. Thx.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Here’s what you should do, Andrea. There are many Lifeline Assistance companies that offer free government cell phones in California. Check them all out, because each of them offers a slightly different plan (more minutes, more texts, data plans, smartphones, etc). Find the one that works best for your needs and enroll with it:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
You should also read the following article, because it tells you which Lifeline companies offer smartphones or smartphone upgrades:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/which-lifeline-cell-phone-companies-offer-smartphones
Jim Tobin says
You get what you pay for, but this UMX Android is pure CRAP! The Volume control always goes down every time I sign off, forcing me to go into settings and turn up, click OK, but the same old thing! Then the functionality for this phone sucks! if i could afford a contract plan that enabled me to get a better, modern, up to date functional free phone, i would! This UMX android has always been hard to navagate.
Are all these FREE phones PURE CRAP? I live in California.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Have you had your account for 60 days, Jim? If so, you can switch to another service provider. Here’s where you can find all the Lifeline companies in California:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Rianne says
I have a question which company is the best to go through an do they send out free smart phones or iPhones?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Asking “which company is best” is a lot like saying, “Which car do you like the best?” It’s a very personal decision and the answer may be different for each person. Some plans offer more voice minutes, some offer more texts, some offer data plans. In other words, you’ll need to compare all the plans available in your state to decide which one you like best.
Here’s where you can find a list of all the free government cell phone companies in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Check them all out and then apply with the company that has the plan that seems to work best for you.
Shellioness says
If you have qlink go there. They offer the best plans and cheap upgrades and additional data and minutes.
Lisa says
Are there free smartphones anywhere, I’ve never had a real phone only the really cheap ones not that I’m not greatful I’m the only person in the world that has never had one
Free Government Cell Phones says
Yes, Lisa, there are smartphones. Here’s an article that tells you all about upgrading to the king of phone you want:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/which-lifeline-cell-phone-companies-offer-smartphones
Brian Clements says
Hi my name is Brian Clements and I currently I am on welfare and do not have any income is there any way that I can qualify for one of these free phones could you get back to me at your earliest convenience
Free Government Cell Phones says
Yes, it sounds like you qualify, Brian. The next step is to apply with one of the companies that offers free government cell phones in your state. Here’s where you can find a list of them:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Stephanie Soukup says
The problem i havewith government free phones and service is that none of the phones work. one phone was so tiny that I could not see the numbers or letters
the second phone was lost and when i called them they said they would resend.–they never did.
the third phone company’s free phone didn’t work. when you press phone nothing happens most of the time. touchin g screen does the same. nothing. i pressed 611 and was told that i needed a second phone to fix the problems. if i hD ANOTHER [PHONE I WOULD NOT REQJUIRE TO GET A FREE GOVERNMENT PHONE, WOULD I.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Phone quality is the major complaint we hear from readers, Stephanie. It’s an on-going and persistent problem for most of the service providers. All the Lifeline phones are refurbished, but there should be a higher standard.
Shellioness says
All of the complaints about these phones is crazy. They are free people!!!! You don’t pay a dime so you get the good with the bad. If it don’t work call the company and get another one!!! The only time you have to pay is if you upgrade or lose it and some will even replace the lost phone once for free!!!! It’s all of you complainers that will cause this program to end or have the taxes raised to try to accommodate people with expensive phones that have half if not more of the problems than the older more reliable phones. If you have a smart phone with no data get on wifi. There is always somewhere that has a free wifi go to Walmart or McDonald’s shoot ask your neighbor like I did. Then if you have a smart phone and you run out of minutes or data you can even get a calling app with a real working phone number. There is talkatone, google hangouts with google voice, there are so many options. If you have a flip phone, switch companies and get one that carries smart phones. Stop complaining it is free government phones how often do we get free anything from the government. Chill out before they take it away.
Just being honest and real just think about it. You go anywhere that has an ad or word of mouth for something free, is it top notch…. nope never and if it is then red flag alert!!! Stolen or broken.
Have a good day!!!
Michael Sebring says
Great article, very informative and detailed.
I am partially sighted and thus have very specific needs regarding a smartphone. Specific requirements include, a large format device that is easy to read, simple to use and not overly feature-rich.
The lifeline phones I’ve encountered here in California are all tiny, (3.0″-3.5″ displays) of unfamiliar Chinese manufacture. These tiny phones also have tiny keyboards ( which unfortunately, for me and other low vision individuals are unusable). These tiny displays all seemed to include underwhelming, dimly lit, touch screens with limited viewing angles that feature intermittent functionality causing imprecise data input. None of the companies I spoke with were interested in activating my old cell phone ( which I can see and functions well)
I am more than thankful for the opportunity to have free / dismounted telephone service. Unfortunately, my seeing eye dog does not possess the skill set to operate a smartphone.
Is there a provider offering a large format display?
Perhaps there is a plan provider that will allow you to activate your own phone? Perhaps you have another suggestion which will address these concerns?
Thank you for your time and kind attention. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Michael
Free Government Cell Phones says
Virtually all of the Lifeline service providers at least give lip service to helping the visually-impaired, but we have had no verification regarding large format phones. The only way to find out, Michael, would be to call a range of companies and ask if you can bring your own phone. Luckily, California has far fewer providers than some states, so making those phone calls, sending emails or doing online chats should be a relatively easy task.
Here’s an article that lists all of the California Lifeline providers:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states/california-government-cell-phone-providers
Mary says
I currently own a Prepaid Verizon Wireless Samsung J100 & was wondering if it was possible to keep this phone as well as receive a free gov. mobile phone service (using the same phone that I mentioned above & keep my current #), do you guys do that? Not sure if this helps, but I live in CA. The plan type that I’m looking for is unlimited: voice, text, calling plans and 100mb-unlimited data, I wouldn’t mind paying a small fee. Thank you for taking your time to read this.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Theoretically, you can use your existing phone with a free government cell phone account. But it depends on the phone (is it unlocked?), the make an model of the phone, the Lifeline Assistance company you enroll with, and the national network that service provider runs on. As you can tell, it’s a complex issue. The only way to get the correct answer is to speak to a few of the service providers and ask the question.
V. L. says
I am looking for a phone with better coverage in zips 92324 &
93420. I now have a ZTE, 3G, from Assurance. Coverage is only zero to 2 bars. Help.
Free Government Cell Phones says
It’s impossible for us to know cell network signal strengths on a house-by-house or even zip code-by-zip code basis. So you need to do a little homework on your own, VL.
Part one of the homework: Ask around among friends and find out which of them has the best signal strength in the area where you need it. When you find someone with good signal strength, ask them which network they’re on (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, etc).
Part two of the homework: After you know which network offers the best signal in your area, go to our California page and go through the various Lifeline Assistance free government cell phone companies that are listed. Each of the Lifeline companies uses one or more of the national networks. So you’ll need to contact each of the Lifeline companies to find out which network they are on. Enroll with the Lifeline company that uses the network that has the best signal in your area (as determined in Par One).
Here’s that California page for you:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states/california-government-cell-phone-providers
By the way, in years gone by the editor of FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net has lived in both of those zip codes. Strange coincidence, huh?
Ralph Stephens III says
I have a free cell phone i got just over a year ago. it is an android version, the build number is LOGIC X1 201 40930, the model number is LOGIC X1. Now I am by no means an expert with cell phones but this phone is really a piece of junk. ( I know it’s free & I appreciate it ) But if I were in danger or an emergency situation I would be dead. The reception is horrible it drops call left and right if you are inside…forget it. I live in a mobile home ( no i’m not trailer trash ) and it’s useless. Is there another government phone I can get that is better? I’m not ungrateful. But what’s the point if it doesn’t work. Thankyou.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Sorry to hear about your cell phone problems, Ralph. Luckily, there are options. First, you should check out this recent article that reviews all the free government cell phone companies and tells which ones offer smartphones:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/which-lifeline-cell-phone-companies-offer-smartphones
You can switch from one company to another at any time as long as you’ve been with your current provider at least 60 days. Here’s an article that tells you how to switch providers:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/how-do-i-switch-lifeline-providers
Before you switch you should review all the plans offered by different companies in your state. You can do that by clicking on the “States” link at the top of this page and then clicking on your state. Review all the companies because they all offer slightly different plans and you need to determine which one is best for you.
Finally, you should know that virtually all free government cell phone companies will allow you to upgrade to a smartphone for a small fee (usually somewhere between $40 and $70).
tammy says
which companies offer phones that you can get on the internet with
Free Government Cell Phones says
What you’re really asking is which companies offer smartphones. Here’s an article that reviews each of the top companies:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/which-lifeline-cell-phone-companies-offer-smartphones
Magda says
I had assurance and they gave very poor customer service when I had trouble trying to change phone. I have acces now and I need to know how to get a new phone because mine stopped working.?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Contact the Access customer service team online or by phone to discuss a new phone. Most free government cell phone companies will replace a broken phone for free if you’ve been a customer for long enough. You may also want to upgrade to a better phone. Most companies will also allow you to do that, but may require a small upgrade fee. Read this article to learn more:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/which-lifeline-cell-phone-companies-offer-smartphones
Rosalinda says
Which free phone has the most minutes and internet and smart phone
Free Government Cell Phones says
Plans change all the time, Rosalinda. Check out all the plans at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Patti L Fitch says
Is it true reach out is going out this month of may?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Yes, ReachOut has announced that it is no longer providing free government cell phone service. You can get information, including when service will end in your state, by reading this article:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/reachout-wireless-no-longer-offers-lifeline-cell-phones
And here’s another article with a lot more information about ReachOut:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/spectacular-rise-fall-of-reachout-wireless
billy jack says
Which company in California has the HTC smartphone under the free government cell phone program
Free Government Cell Phones says
The availability of phone models changes constantly, Billy. Most of the time, the phones are assigned randomly to each customer, so it’s almost impossible to determine which phone you will receive.
However, here’s an article you should read that will tell you all about which companies offer smartphones and which ones don’t:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/which-lifeline-cell-phone-companies-offer-smartphones
james says
Can u get data or more data by paying for it
Free Government Cell Phones says
It all depends on the company you sign up with, James.
Find the companies in your state by clicking on the “States” link at the top of this page, then click on your state.
We recommend clicking through all the companies to find the company and plan that works best for you.
john tucker says
Hi,
Do you know of any site that rates the companies in California–not by price or product descriptions–but by customer satisfaction? Or, some place like Consumer Reports that compares the quality of their service?
I was considering contacting Assurance, and just read hundreds of horror stories about bad phones and really lousy customer service, mostly from users in other states. That could simply be old business, and past problems are ironed out, or it could be the way they do business now and everywhere.
Eliminating my present bill would be great, but not if the service is second rate and unpredictable.
Thanks,
John
Free Government Cell Phones says
We know of no service that rates the companies on a state-by-state basis, John. We went to the Better Business Bureau site when we wrote our article on ReachOut. It was an eye opener. Perhaps you could get a better sense of each company if you tried the same approach.
Gloria Naquin says
I lost my phone first it went black then a white screen couldn’t get it to work but know I can’t even found it don’t know what if someone took it how I go about getting another one with the company I had 985-227-****
Free Government Cell Phones says
Read this article. It will tell you everything you need to know:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/faq/i-lost-my-phone-how-do-i-get-a-replacement
Bitemebeeotch says
I want a real high end phone with a 24k gold case. It must have all the amenities, plus on the days I’m feeling particularly lazier than most, when I go number 2, it must grow robotic arms and legs to jump up and wipe my arse.
Shellioness says
You seriously have issues posting something like this!! You are either ignorant or acting like some of the people who request high end phones. Which is it I hope the latter of the two.
Free Government Cell Phones says
We think you missed the tongue firmly planted in Biteme’s cheek, Shelli. We think the two of you are actually in complete agreement.
Tonya Green says
BEWARE of Safelink Wireless free cellphone program, offered through Tracphone. They sent me two defective phones, I am disabled and had NO telephone, and could not call them to complain. All emails sent to them from the library internet were ignored. I finally was able to borrow a phone, called the customer service, and was told oh no problem, you needed a sim card and we did not send it. So they sent it, and I called to activate, and told them I was disabled and needed the minutes immediately, they said no problem, they would download as soon as we hung up. I waited and waited, and no minutes were ever put on MY FREE LIFELINE CELLPHONE. I had to go to the store and buy $20 airtime card for tracphone to call safelinks customer service again, and again, and again, used up entire card, they changed my phone number and told they would not help me that I had to call from different phone to troubleshoot their safelink phone, despite fact it was working, the only problem is no minutes were downloading on free cellphone program. I know the whole problem is NOONE SPEAKS ENGLISH WELL ENOUGH TO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE TELLING THEM ABOUT YOUR PROBLEM. It is the most frustrating experience Ive ever been through with a company in my life. I have heart problems, and have decided to pursue a different provider, and in the meantime, get service with an established company such as Tmobile or Verizon that has customer service that speak English and understand it. NOT ONE PERSON I SPOKE TO WAS NON HISPANIC. They are trained to speak just enough English to answer the phone and that is it. Antonio, a supposedly supervisor, told me I was speaking to the highest authority with the company and refused to assist me until I called back from a landline. I insisted he help because I live alone, am disabled, and just moved to area and do not know anyone. He refused and hung up on me after I asked to speak to his supervisor. Now I am sitting here with 30 minutes left of airtime, and wasted 200 minutes calling customer service at safelink and still have not received ANY FREE MINUTES. I have been transferred and transferred to the waiting que in customer service by reps that did not know what to do because they DO NOT UNDERSTAND ENGLISH. The federal lifeline program should revoke safelinks participation in this program and fine them heavily because the whole reason for the free cellphone program was to ensure americans had access to cellphone service that are low income, on fixed incomes, and disabled persons. Tracfone who operates safelink are simply out to collect the government funding, farm out all the customer service to mexico, and do not give a hoot if people are getting service or not.
C. Bishop-Mills says
Great article. Information is clear,easy to understand and was super easy to find online. Thank you very much for doing all the research.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Thanks for the kind words. It is readers like you who make all our work worthwhile.
Jennifer F says
is there any program that will give you a iPhone 4 or 5 my daughter just turned 16 and I promised her we would try and get her one and we obvious are low income her friends are not so if I could iphone4 or iphone5 instead of my little flip phone which the screen is not working so we don’t know who is calling or what time it is. My recertification is due. I would let my baby girl take the phone with her to school so she could feel like a big shot, and then we could have it together on the weekends. I am trying to better our lifes I am back in school working toward an assiocate degree I have 18 credits to go!!! Then I won’t need so much help from our government. If you have any information please feel free to answer me. Thank you ahead of time.
Free Government Cell Phones says
Yes, there are a number of Lifeline Assistance companies that offer the iPhone 4 or equivalent Android phone. We are currently wrapping up an article that will tell you which companies offer smart phones. However, you should be aware that most of those companies only offer the smart phones as upgrades and you will be required to pay an additional fee.
Michele says
Will you listen to yourself? You want to give your daughter an iPhone so she can look like a big shot at school and want to goverment to pay for it? Are serious? Be appreciative that you have a phone and you get it free. There are more important things that you could give your daughter than an iphone so she can “LOOK LIKE A BIG SHOT AT SCHOOL”. How selfish, ungrateful.
Buy it yourself and if you can not afford it don’t ask for people or the government to give you one for free so she can look like a big shot to her friends.
People are struggling to survive and worried how they can provide for their families, things like food or maybe something important like roof over their head or a jacket to keep warm. And you are worried about getting a free iphone from the government to give to your daughter, so she can look like a big shot at school to her friends……..wow! Here I am sitting here worried about how I can pay rent this month, keep my heat on, get my daughter some new shoes and a jacket she badly needs…..stupid me! So your welcome for your free phone you have now, that I help pay for. Oh, by the way, Lifeline will replace your phone if it is broken, but sorry, it will not be an iphone so your daughter can look the a big shot at school.
blueyes says
Well said…lol
Bitemebeeotch says
Are you flippin’ serious? An Iphone 5 or 6? Lemmee know how that works out for you.
Lkw says
Your such a SAD SICK poor excuse of an American to ask a such from the government! Get up and dam work for a iPhone lady!! Your daughter SHOULDN’T BE “LOOKING LIKE A BIG SHOT AT SCHOOL” …..OK…..But she should look smart & well educated!! Dam being a big shot….get her educated, and she’ll be a BIG SHOT! And one day she will be able to buy her own! No kids should be taking phones of ANY kind to school…. School is a place to learn….no use phones!! Sad as hell statement right here….
Shellioness says
Wow is all I can say!!!! I hope you are a working mother by now!!!
Beverly shurbet says
I would like a free Iphone,ios 7 it came with a cover any color with sparkles and comes with data,web,text,talk,etc for free for low income people and no government phone ,no contracts and no prepaid,no plans please let me know through My E-Mail so let me know
Free Government Cell Phones says
It’s doubtful that any free government cell phone company will offer an iPhone 7. The newest smart phone we’ve seen is an iPhone 4, but not all companies offer smart phones.
Susan Overstreeet says
Its there a company that offers internet with goverment phone?
Free Government Cell Phones says
Go to our “States” page (you’ll find it shown at the top of any page or here:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Click on your state and you’ll see a complete list of companies that offer free government cell phones in your state. Click on each of those companies listed and you’ll see which ones offer Internet as part of the program.
Gensie wofford says
I need a free government cell phone with 10000 minutes every month
tamikita says
I just moved to Montgomery Alabama&I am living with a friend & theres no phone in the household.I have children &I need some type of way to stay in contact with my children.I can not afford any bills right now,because i don’t have money to pay them.Is there any way I can get a phone?
Cari says
Safelink wireless quick delivery
Gensie wofford says
I need a free government smart phone with free 10000 minutes every month
Shellioness says
Yeah good luck on that I hope you do realize these phones are free!!!!!
elizabeth wiley says
hi this is elizabeth, i am deaf so i just wanted to let u know that i need to get free smartphone or cellphone it is very important and emegerncy for my family or friends ..
Beverly says
Can you give two family members a free phone with minutes. web,data,text,free ring tones with the same number
Beverly says
I would like a iPhone 5 and a flip phone for my husband we are in Texas even if we have the lifeline in his name with the home phone I need one for emergency cause I can,t be contacted if my husband gets sick or in the hospital and can,t contact me when I am away from home
Joni Teitzel says
Is there a lifeline provider in Ca that offer data service? And allow u to bring ûr own phone?
Alicia says
These free phones are higher than just going and getting a booste or cricket etc. Service because what you spend just to get extra data you will end up spending more money on that free phone then you would spend with t mobile,cricket,boost etc.and going through these companies I get better customer service and my issues get solved and I get better service and I get truely unlimited calls,texts sms,mss and 20 g of data that lasts me all month. And I spend way less on average then the free phones.
Wallace says
Looking for free iPhone 4 gov.assit.program with unlimited talk and text for 1 dollar and gets service in the 74849 zip code area. Thanks
Sarah says
No one will give you a free iPhone with Lifeline. The program is meant to provide basic service so that a low income person can make phone calls if needed and has a way to call for help in an emergency. It’s not so that you can get a free top of the line phone. Beggar’s can’t be choosers. If you want an iPhone, pay for it like everyone else who has one.
Beverly says
I would but I can,t afford one with all the bills we payout we have only have $ 50.00 to buy household supplies and food on the fourth we are broke we are totally disabled me and my husband
brenda hackney says
I need a Suddenlink phone I am disabled and have to go to alot of drs visits. I definately need the phone
mazen i jewainat says
I would like free cel with unlimited inrternet please Iam on line 7 to 10 houres
melody says
I would like to get a free phone
uSilly says
Then APPLY FOR ONE. WITH THE COMPANY.
uSilly says
Seriously?
THERE IS NO SUCH PROGRAM. MUST PAY FOR LOTS OF DATA.
No free phone with free data.
Michael j says
Time to get a job then…. Cuz the free phones doesn’t come unlimited data.
Shannon says
I havw a Samsung galaxy SPH-M840 i want to get service on this phone.
brent t. says
I’m looking for a free phone with text & data plans in tx
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
Free phone plans in Texas:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states/texas-government-cell-phone-providers
fran says
I have a friend who is deaf is there a deal out there for him to get a free texting only..phone.? He lives in MN
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
All texting comes with voice.
Bernadette m Turrietta says
I am disabled women and I need help with a program that can get me a phone for me to call my drs and family members . but i live on a set buget . can you help me? I recieve medicare , tanf and other goverment programs that help .
Brenda Garrett says
I had cell phone from you but I am going through divorce there is a no contact order he has the phone his name is Jerry R Garrett Sr. I need a phone I am on ssI I get food stamps & Medicaid
I need a cell phone but I need the prefix to be 605- area code , thank you BRENDA GARRETT
Amanda says
im looking for a free phone tent that I usually see set up around town but haven’t been able to find one the last 2 days… where are you set up? I can take a bus to the tent but I need to know where it is 🙁
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net says
We aren’t set up anywhere, since we are not a phone company. Various companies will set up the tents. You can find companies in your state on this page:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Mia says
I have assurance wireless as my lifeline provider. The talk and text free plan is great…. 🙂
However….the data plans this lifeline provider offers are HORRIBLE,
1 mb data in24hrs, for $1.50- 5mb data for 5 $ ( monthly) 20 mb data for 10$ ( monthly) or 50mb data ( monthlybp) for 20$.
Can someone plz recommend or suggest a better data plan provider? And its not safelink, qlink or access..i tried all ofvtem too.
I live in Tucson AZ… if that helps?
Any insight willbe greatly appreciated!
Tytytyt
Jesse Thunder says
I am in Oklahoma and my provider is True Wireless. Its not available in Alabama or Arizona (I’m dumb to forget what state AZ is from, but I’m leaning toward Arizona because of the Z). Their four (4) plans beat all ten (10) providers mentioned above in the article. Its mind-boggling that the Admin/Writer of this page didn’t include True Wireless, especially that True Wireless are clearly ranking #1. The plan I chose is the top they offer for $20 having the 1GB of Data! They are currently working on and petitioning for plan(s) exclusively for the Deaf/HoH (having proof of doctor statement and/or ear doctor statement) to have more gigs and/or unlimited of Data for same low price(s). There will either be several plans specifically for the Deaf/HoH with more Data gigs having different options and prices or one solid plan. Anyway, True Wireless have amazing plans with 1GB of Data for $20 that I have now. I can’t wait for them to start offering new plans for the Deaf/HoH. True Wireless definitely offers more! They are based in Oklahoma (OK) and provide services in Texas (TX), Arkansas (AR), Maryland (MD) and Rhode Island (RI). If you ever move to any one of those states, I recommend switching to True Wireless.
Cliff Grondin says
I am on the Lifeline program thru AT&T in Washington state but AT&T does not allow me to have texting. Is theere a reason why I cannot have the texting that is offered thru the Lifeline program? What can I do to get the free texting in Washington? Do I need to cancel AT&T and then sign up for a Lifeline again?
Mia says
Hi! Happy Holidays!
Assurance Wireless offers new lifeline customers 500 talk min. A month for the 1st 4 months, then drops down to 250 min. A monrh for the remainder of the year..BUT, ….Assurance also offers unlimited texts for life!
The drawbacks?
– it takes alot of patience and determination to get them to finally get you approved and get your phone on and working
– the minutes(talk) DO NOT ROLL OVER. so what you dont use, you lose.
If you want data, the plans with Assurance Wireless suck! 1mb data costs $1.50 for 24 hours.
Spending 5$ a month ? 5 mb data
10 a month 20mb data
20$ montly? Y get a great big 50mb of data..
🙁
Hope that helps a bit?
Cheers!
carolyn says
I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FREE MINUTES AND FREE TEXTING ON MY SAFELINK GOVERMENT PHONE
Johnny says
Hardly anywhere does it ever mention that many or most of the companies offer plans that restrict you from calling or texting outside of your county, much less state. In Oklahoma, Terracom uses Verizon networks and allows you to call or text anywhere in the U.S., but customer service is horrible. U.S. Cellular only allows you to talk or text inside the county you live in. This is hardly in keeping with life as we know it in the 21st century.
Jesse Thunder says
Are you in Oklahoma? True Wireless are the top company for government program in the state and they also provide services in four other states. Their top plan, Entertainment, is only $20 including Free Smartphone, Unlimited Talk, 4,00 Text/SMS, 1GB Data, Caller ID, 3-Way and Call Forwarding! They do their best to provide the top devices possible having available the HTC EVO 3D (which I’ve gotten when I enrolled rescently), other Android devices, a full slide-out keyboard Android and iPhone 4. The latest news the past several days is the launch of a brand new device designed and made for True Wireless, the Vooz Vapor. They are currently working on the webpage for their website to reveal full information and specs regarding the new Android smartphone. They are now offering the device to VIP members yesterday and will soon be available to everyone.
joe nguyen says
i would like to see the description of the free phones offered to customers to decide which company to apply with.
on the assurance wireless web site’s faq, customers complaint the phone are of such a low quality, that they cannot text. true?
Free Government Cell Phones says
They do not describe the phones, because they can change at any time. In addition, yes, they are often not the highest quality phones, so they don’t show what they are. But you’re getting them for free…
comar204 says
Hello, I ported my number to LifeLine Family Mobile, it is a savings of $10usd off of unlimited service.
My question is, I am a Veteran / Senior and am in need of internet badly, can you please find out if I can be part of the FCC pilot program or needing help finding MiFi HotSpot that can be Free Govt use as that is a real need, plus current LifeLine Internet.
Please, and Thanks In Advanced.
Free Government Cell Phones says
The Broadband Pilot Program is closed as of today actually. But that’s good news because it means it’s a short time until they release it for all. Here’s a prediction that Lifeline Broadband is coming in 2014.
Anandharaj says
how to get govt mobile
Free Government Cell Phones says
Read this website.
Charles Nies says
The Assurance web site makes no mention of unlimited talk and text minutes as stated here, has that program started yet? If not when will it start?
Free Government Cell Phones says
They have just recently made this available, and seem to be not marketing it hard yet. You can see it referenced in this FAQ:
How can I get a FREE phone plus Unlimited FREE voice minutes and Unlimited FREE texts each month from Assurance Wireless?
After you have filled out the Assurance Wireless California LifeLine Request Sheet, the California LifeLine Administrator will send you an official Calfornia LifeLine Application Form. It will arrive in a pink envelope along with easy-to-follow instructions. Please fill out this official California Application Form and send it back, right away.
If eligible, you will receive a FREE phone from Assurance Wireless. You must program it immediately in order to receive California LifeLine approval from the California LifeLine Administrator.
And you can see it in the application for California: Click here.