Tempo Communications
Free phone 20 states
- Free cell phone
- Unlimited Talk
- Unlimited text
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Free cell phones in Nebraska
4 Lifeline providers offer free or discounted phone service to eligible Nebraska households. Compare plans below, then apply directly with the provider.
Lifeline providers in Nebraska
Free-phone providers first, then by coverage.
StandUp Wireless
Free phone 12 states
- Free phone
- Unlimited talk
- Unlimited texts
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U.S. Cellular
Discounted 16 states
You usually a monthly discount of $9.25 per month In 26 US states. In West Virginia you can get a discount of $11.25.
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Viaero Wireless
Discounted 3 states
In Nebraska, Colorado, and Arkansas, you can receive the federal discount of $9.25 and the additional state discount of $3.50.
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Who qualifies in Nebraska
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 $21,546/yr |
| 2 people | up to $29,214/yr |
| 3 people | up to $36,882/yr |
| 4 people | up to $44,550/yr |
Lifeline in Nebraska at a glance
Nebraska residents can choose from 4 Lifeline providers: Tempo Communications, StandUp Wireless, U.S. Cellular and Viaero Wireless. 2 of them advertise a free phone with service, while 2 offer discounted service instead. Tempo Communications has the widest reach, serving 20 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 Nebraska 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 175 carrier stores in Nebraska to compare paid plans in person.
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Phone stores in Nebraska
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