Lost Or Broken Lifeline Phone: What To Do
By FreePhone Atlas editors · Updated · Page 3 of 6
2. Ask About A Replacement
Lifeline pays for service, not for the phone itself. Each provider sets its own replacement policy. Some send a new phone for free once, some charge a fee, and some only offer a discounted phone.
Ask what the replacement costs, how long shipping takes, and whether the phone will come with your same number. It usually does.
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