Finally the government offers a free cell phone program through a company called Safelink Wireless powered by TracFone. The ‘Lifeline service’ requires you to provide some information so you can meet certain qualifications. The government supported program is only available in 20 states (states and eligibility requirements listed below) eventually majority of the U.S states will be added at a later date.
Overall” This service could benefit you greatly; if you can’t afford a cell phone bill. Think of it
this way; this is your lifeline. Indeed everyone should own a cell phone because pay phones continues to decrease rapidly around neighborhoods and shopping centers nationwide and #1 reason; personal emergencies. However the service is only provided to low income families depending on your state’s poverty level or guidelines.” Basically you have to be receiving some type of assistance or aid through the government. Disabilities, SSI or Unemployed could depend on the income you receiving weekly or monthly and your State requirements.
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Also their is no catch to this service you will receive free cellular service, cell phone, free minutes every month;no contracts, no fees and no monthly charges. Also you will get caller ID, call waiting and voicemail. However they only gave you a certain amount minutes per month. The minutes replenish every month. If you run out during that month you can purchase additional airtime. I believe you can buy TracFone cards at a local retailer like Walmart,CVS,Radio Shack,Target, etc. To contact Safelink support go to the website or call the 800 number. If you have any issues with the phone or lose the phone. The site has a F.A.Q section on the site to solve any issues with your Safelink phone.
Eligible States are: Alabama, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Stay Tuned! more to come at a later date.[Source:TracFone Wireless Launches SafeLink Wireless(R) to Aid Low-Income Households]
Qualifications: call 1-800-SAFELINK ,
or visit www.safelink.com.
When did the Safelink program start? I just recently heard about it. A friend was telling me about it.
I believe it was a few years ago. I think in only some states. I know the program is not available in my state. unfortunately
I wondering can I still get the cellphone I only have a P.O Box. because I just move to NY two months ago. Also staying with someone at the current moment.
Yeah I just contacted customer service and they said I have to have a physical address
I am from Florida and never knew this service exists. I had a hard time keeping up with my cell phone with Verizon. Because of health reasons I had quit my job. I guess their is government programs is out there to help, you just got to find them.
They now provide the service in 19 different states!!! And Florida is one of them, you should check out the website to see if you qualify.
I reside in South Carolina. Can I obtain a free phone?
I know its available in North Carolina not sure if its in South Carolina, I know they add some states but the website have not been updated yet