Q Link Wireless
Free phone 26 states
- Free SIM card
- 1000 minutes talk
- Unlimited texts
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Free cell phones in Vermont
1 Lifeline provider offers free or discounted phone service to eligible Vermont households. Compare plans below, then apply directly with the provider.
Lifeline providers in Vermont
Free-phone providers first, then by coverage.
Who qualifies in Vermont
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 Vermont at a glance
Vermont residents can choose from 1 Lifeline provider: Q Link Wireless. 1 of them advertise a free phone with service. Q Link Wireless has the widest reach, serving 26 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 Vermont 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 40 carrier stores in Vermont to compare paid plans in person.
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Phone stores in Vermont
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