Lost Or Broken Lifeline Phone: What To Do
By FreePhone Atlas editors · Updated · Page 2 of 6
1. Call Your Provider Right Away
Use another phone or a computer to contact your Lifeline provider. If the phone was lost or stolen, ask them to suspend the line so no one else can use your minutes or data.
Write down the date, the name of the person you spoke with and any reference number. You may need it if there is a problem later.
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