How To Switch Your Lifeline Provider

5. After The Switch

When your new phone or SIM arrives, activate it and make a call or send a text right away. Lifeline service has to be used regularly, and early use confirms that everything is working.

Check that your new plan includes the data and minutes you were promised, and save the provider's customer service number. Mark your next recertification date on your calendar too. The date stays the same when you switch, and missing it can end your benefit.

If the new provider does not work out, you can switch again. Many people find the right fit after comparing just two or three options.