Here’s the Easiest Way to Get Your Free Government Cell Phone

The US government provides a free phone program called Lifeline Assistance. It helps low-income citizens get access to free mobile phones with affordable plans. It is available in all states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to assist you in getting in touch with work opportunities or your loved ones. You need to qualify, but it is easy if you already are using one of the government’s aid services. You probably are already entitled to a Lifeline Program cellphone. Your cellphone will not come from T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint. But it will be a high-quality phone that gets the job done.

Here is how you get a free cellphone from the government:

Prove that you qualify.
Visit the website of the company for your state.
Submit the documents online.
That’s it!

How to Qualify for a Free Government Cell Phone

The FCC provides strict guidelines in allowing individuals to qualify for the Lifeline Assistance aid. But its easy since you are automatically eligible for a free cell phone and an affordable plan if you have the following aid programs:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Medicaid
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Tribal-specific programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TTANF), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), Head Start

You will also need to submit pay stubs, a W-2 form, or a letter from the government agency that you belong to. Most providers have an option where you can upload a scanned file of these documents so you won’t need to mail them.

You can also use this website (click the link) to easily know if you are eligible along with some instructions to get a free Government cell phone.

Still confused? Each company has various ways to get you qualified, so we suggest reading below. Choose a company that lists your state, and give them a call, send an email, or explore their website.

List of States and Available Free Government Cell Phone Providers

Find the state where you live below and see the available free government cell phone providers. Once you’ve picked one, proceed to the next section of this article to the directory below to get the number, email, and website of the company you selected.

Free Government Cell Phone Carriers and Providers

The listed service providers offer free cell phones and low-cost plans via the Lifeline Assistance program. Each company is listed and the states covered plus contact information is provided below.

You can contact them via phone or their website and email address. You can also click their websites and explore their guides, contact pages, and plans. Some sites also have a chat option that will connect you to a customer service representative instantly.

Access Wireless

States Covered: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.

Contact Number and Email: 866-594-3644, https://www.accesswireless.com/support/contact-us

Assist Wireless

States Covered: Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tribal Oklahoma)

Contact Number and Email: 855 392-7747, info@assistwireless.com

Assurance Wireless

States Covered: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Contact and Email: 888-321-5880, ourteamassurancewireless@sprint.com

Cintex Wireless

States Covered: Arkansas, Maine, Maryland, Rhode Island, West Virgina

Contact Number and Email: 855-655—3097, info@cintexwireless.com

Copper Valley Wireless

States Covered: Alaska

Contact Number and Email: 800-235-5414

Easy Wireless

States Covered: Kentucky, Oklahoma, Missouri

Contact Number and Email: 855-574-2036

enTouch Wireless

States Covered: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Contact Number and Email: 866-488-8719, Support@enTouchWireless.com

FeelSafe Wireless

States Covered: California, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wisconsin

Contact Number and Email: 887-242-7799

GCI

States Covered: Alaska

Contact Number and Email: 800-800-4800, rcs@gci.com

Infiniti Mobile

States Covered: Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Vermont, Wisconsin

Contact Number and Email: 1-214-323-8000, help@infinitimobile.com

Life Wireless

States Covered: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Contact Number and Email: 888-543-3620, info@lifewireless.com

NewPhone Wireless

States Covered: Louisiana

(855)204-3667, info@newphone.com

Q Link Wireless

States Covered: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

855-754-6543

Safelink Wireless

States Covered: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

1-800-723-3546

Comments

Anthony Jessy Ernst Brumley says

December 3, 2020 at 6:22 am

Thank you for the time, effort, and care that was put into this project. It may have just been one of many that was laid at your team’s feet. It has however made a significant impact on my ability to quickly and confidently assist those who are in n need of these services and find the idea of the process to daunting on their own. I now feel that for many I will be able to direct them to this website and not worry as much. Thank you again.

- Paolo Roxas says
  
  December 3, 2020 at 5:24 pm
  
  We’re glad that we can help, Anthony. More power to you!
  
Pamela says

March 22, 2021 at 12:01 am

Thank you for this list! It looks like the link for tempo should be https://mytempo.com/lifeline-wireless/

- Elias Nolan says
  
  March 22, 2021 at 11:53 pm
  
  Thanks pamela!
  
Lori Alderman says

April 30, 2021 at 9:33 pm

Applied with qlink. Says I have min and all but I have tried for almost two mo. To get my phone activated and still cant make a call.

- Paolo Roxas says
  
  May 5, 2021 at 6:11 pm
  
  Hi, Lori! Try and contact them online. Good luck!

How to Qualify for a Free Government Cell Phone

List of States and Available Free Government Cell Phone Providers

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Puerto Rico

Free Government Cell Phone Carriers and Providers

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