How to Get Free Cell Phones and Cellular Service with SafeLink Wireless

By Write Now, eHow Member

Get Free Cell Phones and Cellular Service with SafeLink Wireless

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You are out late and your car breaks down, and you do not have a cellphone, so what do you do? It is now possible to get a free cell phone and free cellphone service, even if you cannot afford to pay the monthly charges. If you qualify for the SafeLink program, which is now offered in Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, you may be able to get a cell phone an cell phone service for free. In addition, SafeLink Wireless cellphone service will be offered in Alabama,Connecticut,D. of Columbia,Delaware,New Hampshire and North Carolina soon. Keep checking the SafeLink website to keep stay informed.

Difficulty: Easy

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Go to the Website
Go to the SafeLink Wireless website to see if you qualify for a free cellphone and free cellphone service
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Check your Qualifications
In order to qualify you must already participate in other State or Federal assistance program such as Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid, although if your household income is 135% below poverty you may also qualify.If you already receive Lifeline from another phone company you may not qualify. You also have to have a USPS address. You will have to provide proof of income as well.
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Submit an Application
You can apply for the free cell phone and free cell phone service online. Look for the SafeLink Wireless website address in Resources below. You can also call the phone number to the company to get a free cellphone and free cellphone service. Their phone number and hours of operation are listed below.
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For a free cell phone and cell phone service, go to:
SafeLink Wireless
1-800-977-3768
Monday through Saturday, 8a.m. to 10p.m. and Sunday 8a.m. to 7p.m, Eastern Standard Time.
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Check your Status
After putting in an application for a free cell phone and free cellular phone service with SafeLink Wireless, and you have been approved, go to check status of your cellphone shipment.
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Thats it! Just a few steps and you can have a free cellphone and free cellphone service.