New Jersey is a mystery to most people. All they know about the state is what they learned on The Sopranos. They assume the population is composed of two basic demographics: gangsters and victims of gangsters.
Fact is, New Jersey is a wonderful place that deserves its “Garden State” nickname.
Unfortunately, the state’s economy is suffering through the same problems as almost every other state. Its 9.4% unemployment rate is even higher than the national average.
Luckily, there’s good news for the state’s unemployed, underemployed and otherwise unfortunate residents – the three major Lifeline phone service suppliers do business in your state. They can help you get a free government cell phone and free monthly minutes if you have been hard hit by the economy or are otherwise financially disadvantaged.
Free Cell Phone Providers in New Jersey:
Here’s a list of all the Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones in New Jersey. They all offer different plans with different numbers of minutes, different refill options, and serve different geographic areas. So click through them all and find the plan that’s best for you.
Assurance Wireless
Safelink Wireless
Lifeline Discount Companies in New Jersey
If you qualify for Lifeline Assistance, but you find that none of the companies offer free government cell phones where you live, you have another option. The companies below, while not offering free cell phone plans, do offer substantial Lifeline discounts off their regular mobile phone plans in New Jersey:
T-Mobile
Free or Discounted Lifeline Cell Phone Eligibility in New Jersey:
You are eligible if you receive benefits from any of these programs in New Jersey:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP)
Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
Veterans Pension and Survivor’s Benefit.
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard)
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
You may also qualify if your Total Household Income is at or under 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.