Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative
- Free smartphone
- Unlimited nationwide talk
- Unlimited nationwide text
You can apply if you or someone in your household takes part in one of these programs, or meets your state's income limit.
The lifeline assistance program can't really be called a free government cell phone program in Alaska. All cell phone companies that are offering the program in Alaska are required to charge their customers at least $1 a month for the airtime. you do get a lot of value for your dollar with this program according to GCI which indicates:
"We are committed to providing excellent services for those in Alaska. Those that qualify GCI program will receive the following."
· Unlimited text Nationwide and unlimited network-wide talk for just $1
· 500 minutes of long distance calling
· 1 GB of turbo zone data and 1GB of included data
· When you pay upfront you will save over 30%
· One mobile phone per year that is Lifeline eligible
GCI Or General Communications Inc.is a telecommunications corporation that operates in Alaska. They have agreements and Facilities through other providers and they provide internet access, cable television cellular telephone service and Wireline services in the area.
We are not a carrier or a government agency. Apply only on the provider's official website or through the Lifeline National Verifier.
AT&T Mobility company offers a discount Lifeline program. Check out the discounts that are available to you from each state.
Cordova Wireless is a company in Alaska that serves a small region. It serves the Yakutat and the Cordova communities.