Safelink Wireless
Free phone 40 states
- Free smartphone or BYOP
- Unlimited talk
- Unlimited text
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Free cell phones in Puerto Rico
7 Lifeline providers offer free or discounted phone service to eligible Puerto Rico households. Compare plans below, then apply directly with the provider.
Lifeline providers in Puerto Rico
Free-phone providers first, then by coverage.
Life Wireless
Free phone 30 states
- Free smartphone
- 500 minutes
- Unlimited text
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Q Link Wireless
Free phone 26 states
- Free SIM card
- 1000 minutes talk
- Unlimited texts
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T-Mobile
Discounted 27 states
Most Lifeline discounts are around $10 per months. Once this is applied you will pay around $9.99 per month or even less.
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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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Centennial de Puerto Rico
Discounted 1 state
The Commonwealth will offer a Lifeline Customer an additional $3.50 discount, in addition to the $9.25 federal discount.
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Claro de Puerto Rico
Discounted 1 state
Claro can discount you as much as $12.75 per month. It can discount you as much as $12.75 per month on your phone bill.
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Who qualifies in Puerto Rico
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 Puerto Rico at a glance
Puerto Rico residents can choose from 7 Lifeline providers: Safelink Wireless, Life Wireless, Q Link Wireless, T-Mobile, ATT Mobility, Centennial de Puerto Rico and Claro de Puerto Rico. 3 of them advertise a free phone with service, while 4 offer discounted service instead. 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 $21,546 a year for a single person, or $44,550 for a family of four. Qualifying programs in Puerto Rico 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 49 carrier stores in Puerto Rico to compare paid plans in person.
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Phone stores in Puerto Rico
Prefer to shop in person? Browse 49 carrier stores.