Safelink Wireless
Free phone 40 states
- Free smartphone or BYOP
- Unlimited talk
- Unlimited text
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Free cell phones in Hawaii
3 Lifeline providers offer free or discounted phone service to eligible Hawaii households. Compare plans below, then apply directly with the provider.
Lifeline providers in Hawaii
Free-phone providers first, then by coverage.
Q Link Wireless
Free phone 26 states
- Free SIM card
- 1000 minutes talk
- Unlimited texts
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American Assistance
Free phone 16 states
- Free smartphone
- Unlimited talk
- Unlimited text
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Who qualifies in Hawaii
Full requirementsBy benefit program
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, food stamps)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
By household income
135% of the 2026 poverty guidelines
| 1 person | up to $24,786/yr |
| 2 people | up to $33,602/yr |
| 3 people | up to $42,417/yr |
| 4 people | up to $51,233/yr |
Lifeline in Hawaii at a glance
Hawaii residents can choose from 3 Lifeline providers: Safelink Wireless, Q Link Wireless and American Assistance. 3 of them advertise a free phone with service. Safelink Wireless has the widest reach, serving 40 states.
If no one in your household receives a qualifying benefit, you can still qualify on income: up to $24,786 a year for a single person, or $51,233 for a family of four. Qualifying programs in Hawaii 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 107 carrier stores in Hawaii to compare paid plans in person.
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We are not a carrier or a government agency. Apply only on the provider's official website or through the Lifeline National Verifier.
Phone stores in Hawaii
Prefer to shop in person? Browse 107 carrier stores.