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What if I use more minutes than they give me?

February 8, 2017 admin

At the time of this writing, 250 free voice minutes are automatically added to your account each month. If you…

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Can I use this free phone forever?

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The short answer is that you can have a free government cell phone for the rest of your life as…

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Will I be able to send and receive text messages with my free government cell phone?

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It depends on which free government cell phone you get. If you get one that supports SMS, you’ll be able…

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Can I have more than one Lifeline phone? A home and a cell phone? Two cell phones?

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You wouldn’t believe how often people ask us this question. The good news, we guess, is that people are so…

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Will I be able to roam?

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Yes. Your LifeLine free government cell phone will display an indicator on your screen when you’re in a roaming area.…

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What if I need to access additional services like texting or international calling?

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The cell phone and the 250 minutes are free, compliments of the government. If you need an upgraded phone or…

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Will my free government cell phone include options like texting. Caller ID? Call Voicemail?

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Obviously, it depends on which model of phone you get, but all those features and more are generally available from…

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Can an illegal alien get a free cell phone from the government?

February 7, 2017 admin

A popular charge from detractors of the Lifeline cell phone service is that illegal aliens can obtain a free phone.…

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How to qualify for a free government cell phone if you live in a group home or shelter

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“I live in a homeless shelter. Do I qualify for a free government cell phone?” – John, Cedar Rapids, Iowa…

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Why can’t more than one adult at an address get a Lifeline phone?

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This is an interesting question that comes up more often than you’d think, and unfortunately, tends to hit the most…

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