All Government Phone Companies in One Guide

All government phone companies available to you aren’t readily accessible, and sometimes you have to go through hoops to contact them. There’s a set of qualifications, and you can find them in our other guides to help you with the process. But the gist of it is if you are low-income and are using some aid programs like SNAP, then you are qualified to get a free government cell phone.

The next step is finding a service provider that caters to those who are in need of aid from the government to get back on their feet. Not all these companies advertise freely, so you have to seek them out to check what they offer. The government phone companies also serve select states, so availability and offers will vary from place to place.

We gathered all government phone companies and their websites into this list so you can easily find one that suits you. We also indicated which states they serve so you can single an option out.

How to Find Free Government Phone Companies in My State

The best way is to go through the Lifeline Program website and click the “Companies Near Me” near the top of the page. You will be taken to a new page where you need to enter your zip code or your city and state to get a list of the available providers. Clicking their names will take you to their websites which will have their contact information readily available.

Another way is to use our guide which narrows down the popular government phone companies by State and availability. You can simply scroll down through the list to find your state and select a service provider to check out. Just click the names of the companies and you will then be taken to their respective websites.

Best Government Phone Companies by State

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

EnTouch Wireless

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Q Link Wireless

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Puerto Rico

Can I Switch Between the Government Phone Companies?

Yes, it is possible to switch between the various government phone companies listed in this guide. It’s called a service transfer, and it is readily available to you because it is your right to get one. However, you need to have at least used the previous service for at least 60 days before applying for another.

You can consult our full guide by clicking this link to know more about this service.

Which is the Best out of All Government Phone Companies?

Unfortunately, we don’t have the answer to that since user experience varies due to several factors. One factor is your area and the provider’s coverage in it since it affects your signal quality for calls and internet speeds. It’s best to shop around and read customer feedback before jumping in. Our articles regarding free government cell phones have numerous feedback from Lifeline users, so feel free to look around and interact with our other readers.