How to get a free phone

If you are low income and tight on money or want to know how to get a free phone as a vet or student then you’re in the right place to learn more. While cell phones are powerful tools, they can otherwise be quite expensive.

Here is a list of the different programs and carriers with cell phone provider perks that can help you get a free phone.

SafeLink Wireless / Lifeline Assistance

SafeLink Wireless is one provider that partners with Lifeline Assistance and is offering free phones. You can either bring your own phone to connect to the service or get an Android device when you decide to sign up. The plans vary by location and you must qualify for Lifeline Assistance to be eligible for the free service from SafeLink.

TruConnect

Another option if you want to get a free phone is TruConnect. This free wireless phone service offers fast sign-up and unlimited talk and text. There are no bills and no contracts and you can sign up for free on the Internet today. You must qualify for Lifeline based on your household’s income or be approved for the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Q Link Wireless

Q Link Wireless is a free cell phone service with the government and everyone who qualifies gets free monthly unlimited data, talk, and text. You can qualify for this service and phone if you are on one of the following programs: food stamps, Medicaid, SSI, Section 8 Housing, or Veterans Administration or Survivors Pension.

Assurance Wireless

If you qualify for the Lifeline Assistance program then you may be eligible to receive a free Android phone from Assurance Wireless. You’ll get a plan with unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data each month.