Assurance Wireless
Free phone 41 states
- Free smartphone
- Unlimited texts
- Unlimited talk
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Free government cell phones by state
Lifeline providers, plans and income limits differ by state. Pick yours to see who offers free phones where you live.
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Safelink Wireless
Free phone 40 states
- Free smartphone or BYOP
- Unlimited talk
- Unlimited text
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Access Wireless
Free phone 34 states
- Unlimited Talk
- Unlimited Text (15 GB of High Speed)
- Hotspot Data Included
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Life Wireless
Free phone 30 states
- Free smartphone
- 500 minutes
- Unlimited text
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Q Link Wireless
Free phone 26 states
- Free SIM card
- 1000 minutes talk
- Unlimited texts
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Tempo Communications
Free phone 20 states
- Free cell phone
- Unlimited Talk
- Unlimited text
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Tag Mobile
Free phone 18 states
- Free smartphone
- Unlimited talk
- Unlimited text
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American Assistance
Free phone 16 states
- Free smartphone
- Unlimited talk
- Unlimited text
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StandUp Wireless
Free phone 12 states
- Free phone
- Unlimited talk
- Unlimited texts
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Terracom Wireless
Free phone 12 states
- Free smartphone
- 1000 voice minutes
- Unlimited text
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SafetyNet Wireless
Free phone 6 states
- Free smartphone
- Unlimited talk
- Unlimited text
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Cintex Wireless
Free phone 5 states
- Smartphone or flip phone
- Unlimited Talk
- Unlimited Text
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get a free cell phone?
Most free phones come through Lifeline, a federal program that lowers the cost of phone or internet service for eligible households. Check whether you qualify, choose a Lifeline provider in your state, and apply with that provider or through the Lifeline National Verifier.
Who qualifies for Lifeline?
You can qualify if someone in your household takes part in SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, the Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit, or certain Tribal programs, or if your household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) still available?
No. The ACP stopped accepting new enrollments and ended on June 1, 2024 after its funding ran out. Lifeline is still available, and some providers continue to offer free phones or extra data to Lifeline customers.
How many Lifeline benefits can a household get?
Lifeline is limited to one benefit per household, for either phone service or internet service. You can transfer your benefit to a different provider if you find a better plan.