Updated:

Free Smartphone +
Unlimited Talk & Text

TOTAL: $0 Per Month

Enter Your Details






No contract to sign, no deposit, no bills. * Plans vary by city. Enter your details to view plans near you.

Paid for by the U.S. Government

The Free Government Cell Phone Program under Lifeline is paid for from the Universal Service Fund which offers free cell phone service to eligible Americans. The fund collects money from telecommunications companies and sets it aside specifically for this program. If you qualify for the Lifeline Program, you will receive a free cell phone, free cell phone service, and unlimited access to customer service and 911.

You May Qualify If...

  • -You're a U.S. Citizen or Resident
  • -You need a cell phone for work, school or family
  • -You are already receiving government assistance.
  • In The News

    Sharron Walters could not afford one more monthly bill. But without a phone, it would be difficult for Walters, who relies on a wheelchair, to secure rides to and from her daily errands. She also could not keep in touch with her son, who lives out of town. Three months ago, Walters, 48, of Swissvale started using free cell phone service under the Government Phone Program. "The service they provide is just truly a blessing," she said.

    What People Are Saying...

  • I am disabled & don't get around as easily as I used to. I also have other health issues that could escalate quickly. I can't begin to tell you how much safer I feel carrying my phone with me. I have been able to get out more knowing that help is right in my pocket if I need it. And it's wonderful for my health care workers, friends & family to be able to reach me anywhere. I feel so much more secure & in control with my wireless phone! Thank you for your help! And thank you for offering free cell phone service.

    Katherine M - Davenport, IA


  • Wish I would have known years ago that there was free cell phone service through the government phone program and free mins available to people like me. Was spending money on base model phones and plans and even splurged on the iPhone and spent around $1,200 before not being able to keep up with the bill. Looking back, I wish I could have just gotten one of the free phones and plans available out there including reachout wireless, safelink and others.

    Brock H.- Ashville, OH


  • My phone has made it possible for me to communicate with my many doctors and my lawyer while I am going thru the process of getting SSDI. Thank you for this free cell phone service. I also really like that I can add minutes for a small fee when I have extra things going on that month. Thanks for your service!

    Lisa S., Sturgis- MI

    cell phone providers