Free cell phones in Alaska

Alaska residents can choose from 5 Lifeline providers: Copper Valley Wireless, Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative, GCI, ATT Mobility and Cordova Wireless Communications. 3 of them advertise a free phone with service, while 2 offer discounted service instead. ATT Mobility has the widest reach, serving 16 states.

If no one in your household receives a qualifying benefit, you can still qualify on income: up to $26,933 a year for a single person, or $55,688 for a family of four. Qualifying programs in Alaska include Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income.

Lifeline is limited to one benefit per household. If you already have Lifeline with another company, you can transfer it to any provider listed above, or visit one of 34 carrier stores in Alaska to compare paid plans in person.