Millions of people in the United States rely on free cell phone service and free phones from the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs (ACP). These programs helps low-income families stay connected to loved ones, employers, and essential services.
The world is evolving, and a phone is the best way to get employment offers and explore jobs that fit your skills. We need many things today that are only available if you have a phone.
In this post, we will tell you how to get free cell phone service and free phones with EASY Wireless through the Lifeline Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Keep reading for more information!
What is the Lifeline Assistance Program?
The Lifeline program provides low-income consumers with FREE or discounted phone services, ensuring that all Americans have the opportunity to connect with jobs, family and emergency services.
Have You Heard of the New Affordable Connectivity Program?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an evolution of the now-completed Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. ACP provides discounts on monthly broadband Internet access services and certain connected devices.
This benefits service is provided by EASY Wireless to its customers through support received from the Federal Communications Commission.
How Do I Qualify for the Lifeline Program?
There are a few ways to qualify for the Federal Lifeline Assistance Program. One way is by participating in a government assistance program.
Qualifying Lifeline Programs include:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), i.e. Food Stamps
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
- Tribal Headstart
Qualify with Income
You can qualify for Lifeline service if your household income is less than 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
When applying through income you’ll be asked to upload proof of income (3 consecutive months of pay stubs or the previous year’s tax return).
How Do I Qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
You can qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program through the programs listed above as well as these additional programs:
- National School Lunch Program/ CEP
- WIC
- Current Pell Grant Award Recipient
What are the Benefits of Combining My Lifeline and ACP Benefits?
When you combine your Lifeline and ACP benefits you will receive:
EASY Wireless Free Unlimited Plan
- FREE Smartphone
- FREE UNLIMITED Data
- FREE Unlimited Talk
- FREE Unlimited Text
- Keep the Phone You Love
- Choose to Keep Your Number or Get a New One
- FREE SIM Card & Activation
Please note offers vary by location.
Does EASY Wireless Offer the Lifeline Program and ACP in My State?
EASY Wireless offers service through the Affordable Connectivity Program in 47 states.
We provide free phones when eligible consumers combine Lifeline and ACP benefits in Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and ACP Tribal Lands.
All EASY Wireless qualified customers are eligible for FREE Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data.
Extra Rewards Just for EASY Wireless Customers
We know you have a choice in wireless providers, so to thank you for putting your trust in EASY Wireless, we have just launched a brand new Rewards Program.
Within only 30 days of being an EASY Wireless customer, you will start to receive rewards. And the benefits don’t stop there—as long as you maintain your service with us, the rewards will keep coming!
Use your rewards to get free UPGRADED phones or additional lines of service from EASY Wireless. The choice is yours.
Just call in or visit one of our retail stores to use your rewards any time.
Sounds Great, How Do I Sign Up?
Signing up for FREE phone service is EASY.
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Check our store locator to find a location nearest you. Sign up, qualify, and leave the same day with a Free Phone and Free Service with Unlimited Data.
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