Free cell phones in Indiana

Indiana residents can choose from 8 Lifeline providers: Assurance Wireless, Safelink Wireless, Access Wireless, Life Wireless, Tempo Communications, American Assistance, Terracom Wireless and T-Mobile. 7 of them advertise a free phone with service, while 1 offers discounted service instead. Assurance Wireless has the widest reach, serving 41 states.

If no one in your household receives a qualifying benefit, you can still qualify on income: up to $21,546 a year for a single person, or $44,550 for a family of four. Qualifying programs in Indiana 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 772 carrier stores in Indiana to compare paid plans in person.