How to Qualify for Free Government Phone Service?
You may qualify for free government phone service through approved assistance programs or income eligibility. Select a program below to learn how you can receive a free smartphone and wireless service.
CalFresh
If you are approved for CalFresh benefits, you may qualify for a free smartphone and monthly Lifeline wireless service. Eligible households can receive talk, text, and mobile data through participating providers.
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Residents receiving Federal Public Housing Assistance may qualify for free Lifeline phone service. Eligible households can receive a free smartphone along with monthly talk, text, and mobile data.
Medi-Cal
Individuals enrolled in Medi-Cal in California may qualify for free Lifeline smartphone service. Eligible users can receive a device along with monthly talk, text, and mobile data benefits.
Medicaid
If you are enrolled in Medicaid, you may qualify for free government phone service through the Lifeline program. Eligible users can receive a smartphone and monthly wireless service.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Households receiving SNAP benefits may qualify for free government phone service. Eligible participants can receive a smartphone and monthly talk, text, and mobile data through Lifeline providers.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI recipients may qualify for free government phone service through Lifeline. Eligible users can receive a smartphone along with reliable nationwide coverage and monthly talk, text, and data.
Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
Participation in Tribal TANF may qualify households for free government phone service. Eligible users can receive a smartphone and monthly wireless service through Lifeline-supported providers.
Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
Individuals receiving Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefits may qualify for free government phone service. Eligible users can receive a smartphone and monthly talk, text, and mobile data benefits.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Participation in WIC may qualify households for free government phone service. Eligible users can receive a smartphone and monthly wireless service through Lifeline-supported providers.