How do I get a free phone from the government?

How do I get a free phone from the government?

Lifeline is a government benefit program that offers eligible customers FREE cell phone service every month. You must participate in federal programs such as Medicaid and SNAP, or by income in order to qualify for this FREE benefit. Sign up now to see if you qualify.

What is the best free government phone service?

Assurance Wireless is a federal Lifeline Assistance program. Lifeline is a government assistance program. The Assurance Wireless offer provides eligible low-income customers free monthly data, unlimited texting, and free monthly minutes. Plus a free phone.

Does Assurance Wireless give you a free phone?

Assurance Wireless provides a free smartphone, along with free phone service each month to low-income residents in over 40 states. Low-cost plans with more minutes and data are also available as well as low international rates to over 200 countries. You can also qualify based on your household income.

Who qualifies for government phone?

To qualify for Lifeline Assistance, you either have to have an income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or be currently enrolled in any of the following government programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid.

How can I get an Obama phone?

You can get an Obama Phone from three major providers: Assurance Wireless, ReachOut Wireless, and Safelink Wireless. But they are far from the only sources of Obama Phones. Dozens of other cell phone companies participate in the program across the country.

What network does Assurance Wireless use?

T-Mobile’s network
The Assurance Wireless Fair Usage commitment is how we ensure that the highest number of customers have the best possible experience for the most common uses on T-Mobile’s network.

What type of phone is a Umx?

The smartphone model is Unimax (UMX) U686CL, a low-end Android-based smartphone made in China and sold by Assurance Wireless, a cell phone service provider part of the Virgin Mobile group. The telco sells cell phones part of Lifeline, a government program that subsidizes phone service for low-income Americans.

What carrier is Assurance Wireless with?

T-Mobile’s
For new customers on October 1, 2020, Assurance Wireless offers mobile Broadband Internet Access Services for smartphones and feature phones, over T-Mobile’s network. T-Mobile provides service on its 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G broadband networks.

Can I get 2 free government phones?

FCC rule change allows more than one free government cell phone per household. In plain English, that means one household can now qualify for multiple free government cell phones. This solves one of the primary problems the Lifeline program has created for needy Americans.