Life Wireless
Free phone 30 states
- Free smartphone
- 500 minutes
- Unlimited text
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Free cell phones in North Dakota
5 Lifeline providers offer free or discounted phone service to eligible North Dakota households. Compare plans below, then apply directly with the provider.
Lifeline providers in North Dakota
Free-phone providers first, then by coverage.
Tempo Communications
Free phone 20 states
- Free cell phone
- Unlimited Talk
- Unlimited text
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ATT Mobility
Discounted 16 states
AT&T Mobility company offers a discount Lifeline program. Check out the discounts that are available to you from each state.
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Verizon Wireless
Discounted 4 states
Verizon Wireless Lifeline offering is quite limited. If you qualify for their discount, you will get $9.25 per month off the bill.
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Nemont Wireless
Discounted 1 state
The discount in Montana is $9.25. In the Williston North Dakota, the discount is $9.25. In Wyoming, the discount is $9.25.
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Who qualifies in North Dakota
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 North Dakota at a glance
North Dakota residents can choose from 5 Lifeline providers: Life Wireless, Tempo Communications, ATT Mobility, Verizon Wireless and Nemont Wireless. 2 of them advertise a free phone with service, while 3 offer discounted service instead. Life Wireless has the widest reach, serving 30 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 North Dakota 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 72 carrier stores in North Dakota to compare paid plans in person.
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Phone stores in North Dakota
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