Free cell phones in Nevada

Nevada residents can choose from 9 Lifeline providers: Assurance Wireless, Safelink Wireless, Access Wireless, Life Wireless, Q Link Wireless, Tempo Communications, Tag Mobile, American Assistance and Terracom Wireless. 9 of them advertise a free phone with service. 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 Nevada 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 335 carrier stores in Nevada to compare paid plans in person.