How to Get A Free Cell Phone And Minutes From SafeLink

Did you know that there is a Government sponsored program that provides free Cell Phones and free Calling Minutes to income-eligible citizens? It's available through the Lifeline Program, and while currently available in just 19 states and the District of Columbia, it is coming soon to the rest of the United States and Puerto Rico. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created the Lifeline Program to help guarantee that there would be universal phone service available to everyone in the United States. Partnering with TracFone, this program provides telephone service to low-income families and individuals that wouldn't be able to afford phone service otherwise. You or someone you know might qualify for a free cell phone through this great program. Here is How To Get A Free Cell Phone And Minutes From SafeLink.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Proof Of Enrollment In Qualifying State Assistance Program

1. 
    
   Enter Your Zip Code To See If Your State Participates

   The SafeLink Wireless Lifeline Service is currently available in 19 states plus Washington, D.C. See the Tips section below for a listing of the 19 states. And remember, very soon, all 50 states and Puerto Rico will be included in the program.
   
   If you live in a participating state, go to the SafeLink website at www.safelinkwireless.com. There is a link to the website in the Resources section below.
   
   On the main page of the website, enter your Zip Code in the box provided to get the enrollment process started.

2. The qualification requirements vary slightly for each participating state. Let's say you live in Illinois. After you put in your Illinois city Zip Code and hit Enter, you will be taken to a page that will tell you what your benefits will be. For example, in Illinois, you would receive a Free SafeLink Wireless phone and a FREE cellular plan that gives you 60 Minutes every month.
   
   It also tells you that you qualify for Lifeline Service in Illinois if:
   
   1. You already participate in one of the following Income-Assistance programs:
   
   * Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8
   * Food Stamps Program
   * Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
   * Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
   * National School Lunch Program (free program only)
   * Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
   * Medicaid
   
   2. No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Assistance through another phone carrier. If someone in your household is receiving Lifeline Assistance you must cancel the service before applying for Lifeline Service through SafeLink Wireless.
   
   3. You have a valid United States Postal Address. You must have a valid street address that can be delivered to by the United States Postal Service. You cannot use a PO Box address, or you won't qualify for a free phone!
   
   If you still qualify after reading these requirements, click on the "APPLY" button.

3. 
    
   SafeLink Provides Free Cell Phones and Minutes

   You will then be able to fill out the online application form for the SafeLink Wireless Service program.
   
   After you have filled out the application, you should download your completed application and save it to your computer's desktop or other folder for your own records.
   
   The site will provide you with an Enrollment ID number after you fill out the application. Print this off and save it. You can use this Enrollment ID to go back to the website and check on the status of your application. You can also call 1-800-977-3768 to check on the progress of your application.

Tips & Warnings

• Free SafeLink Wireless Service is currently available in Alabama, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
• Once you are approved, you are given a one year contract. You will have to re-qualify every 12 months to keep your free cell phone and minutes.
• This service is great for income-eligible people. It provides them the added safety and security of always having a cell phone available in case of an emergency.
• If you have a family member or friend that you think might qualify, refer them to the SafeLink website and they might be eligible for this benefit!

Resources

• SafeLink Website

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on 3/7/2010 !OMG! Are we even suppose to know that? It's such a great way to get a free phone! And so simple!
Out of every computer thing I have found, know, or read I have never came across this before! YOU my FRIEND are THE man!

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on 2/8/2010 I can't wait until safelink comes to KY. This is a great program for low income. Great program,great article.

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on 2/8/2010 I can't wait until safelink comes to KY. This is a great program for low income. Great program,great article.

[lighthouse1958]

on 1/10/2010 I know some people that have been trying to get them a free phone but didn't know exactly how to do it. thanks for the info. 5*

[mizzy]

on 1/10/2010 I wasn't aware of the Lifeline program. I will pass this info on.