Assurance Wireless
May include a free smartphone or SIM-based Lifeline enrollment depending on state availability.
Explore details40 listed states
Free phone and Lifeline help
Find free government phone providers, qualification steps, and state-by-state Lifeline help.
Use this hub to compare provider listings, review Lifeline qualification by state, and prepare for common application steps such as identity checks, benefit proof, income review, National Verifier review, and device or SIM selection.
What to do first
- Open the provider page for your state.
- Compare plan details, data amounts, and device language.
- Get benefit or income documents ready before you apply.
Provider comparison
Compare phone providers
Compare free government phone providers, Lifeline carriers, SIM-based options, minutes, data, and customer support details before you choose where to apply.
StandUp Wireless
Free Smartphone, 500 minutes voice, unlimited texting, plus 500 MB data! Check out these best Lifeline and ACP plans.
Explore details11 listed states
SouthernLINC Wireless
Many companies offer Lifeline plans including SouthernLINC Wireless which has operations in Georgia and Alabama.
Explore details4 listed states
Access Wireless
Often used as a second or third Lifeline comparison when readers want another provider beyond the biggest national names.
Explore details33 listed states
Q Link Wireless
Often compared for online-first enrollment, digital document upload, and a simpler application flow.
Explore details26 listed states
Tru Wireless
With Tru Wireless Lifeline Plan you get 500 minutes text, 500 minutes talk, a free government cell phone, and 500MB data.
Explore details6 listed states
TruConnect
Frequently compared for SIM-based plans, BYOD questions, and app-style enrollment steps.
Explore details2 listed states
SafeLink Wireless
Often compared for SIM-based service, bring-your-own-phone questions, and familiar Lifeline branding.
Explore details39 listed states
Tempo Communications
Tempo is a free government phone program that offers you 500 minutes of talk, free cell phone, 500MB data, and unlimited texts.
Explore details23 listed states
State qualification
Qualification by state
Review state qualification guides for Lifeline, income-based eligibility, SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension, and tribal support routes, then move into the matching provider list.
Alabama
AL · South
Open the Alabama page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Alaska
AK · West
Open the Alaska page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Arizona
AZ · West
Open the Arizona page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Arkansas
AR · South
Open the Arkansas page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
California
CA · West
Open the California page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Colorado
CO · West
Open the Colorado page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Connecticut
CT · Northeast
Open the Connecticut page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Delaware
DE · South
Open the Delaware page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
District of Columbia
DC · South
Open the District of Columbia page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Florida
FL · South
Open the Florida page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Georgia
GA · South
Open the Georgia page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Hawaii
HI · West
Open the Hawaii page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Idaho
ID · West
Open the Idaho page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Illinois
IL · Midwest
Open the Illinois page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Indiana
IN · Midwest
Open the Indiana page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Iowa
IA · Midwest
Open the Iowa page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Kansas
KS · Midwest
Open the Kansas page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Kentucky
KY · South
Open the Kentucky page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Louisiana
LA · South
Open the Louisiana page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Maine
ME · Northeast
Open the Maine page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Maryland
MD · South
Open the Maryland page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Massachusetts
MA · Northeast
Open the Massachusetts page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Michigan
MI · Midwest
Open the Michigan page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Minnesota
MN · Midwest
Open the Minnesota page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Mississippi
MS · South
Open the Mississippi page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Missouri
MO · Midwest
Open the Missouri page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Montana
MT · West
Open the Montana page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Nebraska
NE · Midwest
Open the Nebraska page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Nevada
NV · West
Open the Nevada page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
New Hampshire
NH · Northeast
Open the New Hampshire page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
New Jersey
NJ · Northeast
Open the New Jersey page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
New Mexico
NM · West
Open the New Mexico page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
New York
NY · Northeast
Open the New York page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
North Carolina
NC · South
Open the North Carolina page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
North Dakota
ND · Midwest
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Ohio
OH · Midwest
Open the Ohio page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Oklahoma
OK · South
Open the Oklahoma page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Oregon
OR · West
Open the Oregon page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Pennsylvania
PA · Northeast
Open the Pennsylvania page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Puerto Rico
PR · Territory
Open the Puerto Rico page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Rhode Island
RI · Northeast
Open the Rhode Island page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
South Carolina
SC · South
Open the South Carolina page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
South Dakota
SD · Midwest
Open the South Dakota page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Tennessee
TN · South
Open the Tennessee page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Texas
TX · South
Open the Texas page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Utah
UT · West
Open the Utah page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Vermont
VT · Northeast
Open the Vermont page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Virginia
VA · South
Open the Virginia page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Washington
WA · West
Open the Washington page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
West Virginia
WV · South
Open the West Virginia page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Wisconsin
WI · Midwest
Open the Wisconsin page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Wyoming
WY · West
Open the Wyoming page to compare provider listings, qualification details, and the next step for that state.
Need the next step quickly?
Start with providers if you already know your state, or open qualification first if you still need to confirm the most likely Lifeline eligibility route.
Plans and eligibility can vary by provider and state.