Stay Connected For FREE with a Zero-Cost, Government-Supported Mobile Service
If you qualify for Lifeline, you’ll receive a free Apple or Samsung smartphone with unlimited talk/text plus 6GB monthly data.
See If You Qualify!
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Get Your FREE Phone & Service in 3 Easy Steps
Our application is fast, simple, and secure. Find out if you’re eligible for free service today.
1. Enter Your ZIP Code
Type in your ZIP code to see if our free phone service is available in your area.
2. Check If You’re Eligible
Tell us about your household income or benefits programs – we’ll quickly check if you can participate.
3. Get Your Free Phone
Complete your application and once approved, we’ll ship your new smartphone straight to your door.
What’s Included in Your Free Plan
All qualified Lifeline customers receive a comprehensive monthly plan with no bills, ever.
Unlimited Talk & Text
Stay in touch with friends, family, doctors, and emergency services with nationwide unlimited calling and texting.
6GB High-Speed Data
Check emails, browse the web, use maps, and access apps with 6GB of high-speed data included every month.
Zero-Cost Program
This government-supported program is completely free. You will never receive a bill, pay a contract, or be charged an activation fee.
Why is it free?
This service is free through the Lifeline program, a government initiative that helps Americans with lower incomes stay connected.
Lifeline provides free or low-cost phone service to make sure everyone can make essential calls and stay in touch, no matter their financial situation.
Stay Connected For FREE with a Zero-Cost,
Government-Supported Mobile Service Program
If you qualify for Lifeline, you’ll receive a free Apple or Samsung smartphone with unlimited talk/text plus 6GB monthly data.
Simple Process
No-Cost Phone
High-Speed Data
Unlimited Talk & Text
About the Lifeline Program
Our Lifeline program offers eligible customers a FREE SIM Kit, FREE minutes of nationwide wireless voice service, unlimited FREE text messages each month and FREE Data. There are no bills, long-term contracts or activation fees for Lifeline Wireless customers.
The Lifeline program is brought to you by American Assistance and is a Lifeline Assistance program supported by the Universal Service Fund. Lifeline Assistance is only available on one phone line per household (landline or wireless). Lifeline is non-transferrable to another person or household.
We offer several plans based on the state that you reside in. All plans include FREE Voice Minutes, FREE Text messages, and FREE Data. Lifeline Wireless is available in limited geographic areas—please reference the Availability and Coverage maps.
Do I Qualify?
You may be eligible if your household income is at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines. Or if you participate in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, or Federal Public Housing Assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer several plans based on the state that you reside in. All plans include FREE Voice Minutes, FREE Text messages, and FREE Data. There are no bills, long-term contracts, or activation fees for qualified Lifeline customers. The Lifeline Assistance program is brought to you by American Broadband & Telecommunications and is supported by the Universal Service Fund. Lifeline is only available on one phone line per household (landline or wireless). Lifeline is available in limited geographic areas.
Service within the nationwide coverage area reaches more than 282 million people and is provided on the Nationwide T-Mobile® Network. Coverage is not available everywhere.
Although eligibility varies by state, you may qualify for Lifeline if you participate in Medicaid, Food Stamps/SNAP, Social Security Income (SSI), or other government programs. You may be required to provide proof of eligibility.
Yes, certain restrictions apply:
- Lifeline is only available to individuals who participate in a qualifying government program or are income eligible.
- Only one wireless or landline Lifeline account is allowed per your economic household and service is non-transferable.
- The address you provide for your phone service must be your place of residence, whether permanent or temporary.