Free cell phones in South Carolina

South Carolina residents can choose from 9 Lifeline providers: Assurance Wireless, Safelink Wireless, Access Wireless, Life Wireless, Q Link Wireless, Tempo Communications, Tag Mobile, StandUp Wireless and enTouch Wireless. 8 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 South Carolina 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 519 carrier stores in South Carolina to compare paid plans in person.