How to find the best cell phone plan?
EASY Wireless has unveiled student phone plans that are totally free for Pell Grant recipients. That’s right – if you’re a Pell Grant award winner, you’re eligible for free talk, text, and data simply by applying on our website and claiming your benefits from the Affordable Connectivity Program.
And there’s no catch – these plans are truly free, with no hidden fees or surcharges.
So if you’re a student who’s struggling to afford your cell phone bill, be sure to check out our new student phone plans – they could be just what you’ve been looking for.
The three important questions to consider when considering the best cell phone plan for yourself are:
- How much data do you need?
- How many minutes do you need?
- What other features are important to you?
Once you have considered these questions, finding the best cell phone plan for yourself will be a breeze!
Ready to learn more? Watch the video below or keep reading.
Check Out the Student Phone Plans We Offer Pell Grant Recipients
We currently have two great FREE cell phone plans for college students with Pell Grant awards.
Free Smartphone Plan
- Free Brand New Smartphone
- Free Unlimited Talk and Text
- Free Monthly 5 GB Data
- Free Mobile Hotspot
Free Unlimited Data Promo
- Keep Your Own Phone & Number
- Free Unlimited Data
- Free Unlimited Talk and Text
- Free Mobile Hotspot
- Free Universal Sim Card Kit
How much money can you save by switching to a student phone plan?
Retail plans for unlimited data range from the major networks can cost between $50- $70 dollars or more per month. Qualifying for an unlimited data plan with EASY Wireless could save you up to $840 a year when compared to a major carrier like T-Mobile or AT&T.
A Little-known industry fact.
Did you know carriers like EASY Wireless use the same T-Mobile network? So you get access to the same network coverage but without the monthly financial burden.
What documents should you prepare to apply for FREE Cell Phone Service?
For Federal Pell Grants, documents should be from the current award year and can include:
- Screenshots of the dashboard which you can access at StudentAid.gov/login that clearly documents the student’s receipt of a Pell Grant during the current award year,
- Written confirmation from a student’s institution of higher education or the Department of Education that the student has received a Pell Grant for the current award year,
- A student’s official financial aid award letter documenting the amount of a student’s Pell Grant award received for the current award year, or
- A copy of a student’s paid invoice that clearly documents the student’s receipt of a Pell Grant
Ready to Save Money with a Great New Cell Phone Plan?
Signing for a student phone plan with EASY Wireless takes only minutes.
Fill out your email and zip code in the box below and click “Enroll Now” to apply for free cell phone service.
We’ll send you your phone plan kit once you’ve successfully enrolled with EASY Wireless.
What if you're not eligible for our free cell phone plans through a Pell Grant?
If you’re not eligible to qualify through a Pell Grant award there are several other ways to qualify. The Affordable Connectivity Program benefits can be claimed through your income level (see the chart below).
Government Assistance Program Options
In addition, various other government assistance programs will also qualify you.
- National School Lunch Program, including USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) or Section 8
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
Ready to apply but not sure if we are in your area?
For a map of all the states we currently provide service, click “EASY Wireless Service Map“
