Free Cell Phones for Low Incomes

If you’re receiving government assistance or live in a low income household, you probably qualify for a free mobile phone and free cellphone service.

TruConnect is part of the Federal Lifeline Assistance Program (ACP) that provides a free mobile phone and free wireless service to millions of low income households. TruConnect provides 4G or 5G coverage across the country.

You can participate in the free cell phone program if your household is either (1) enrolled in one of the Federal support programs listed below, or (2) meets the Income Poverty Guidelines below.

If you think you might qualify, apply for your free cellphone at:

TruConnect – Free Government Cell Phone

TruConnect Benefits

If you qualify for TruConnect, you could receive these benefits:

1. Participation in one of these federal programs:

• Medicaid
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Stamps
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
• Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit.

2. Or, your household income is no more than 200% of the 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines.  You can find these income limits at https://www.usac.org/about/affordable-connectivity-program/application-and-eligibility-resources/how-to-prove-income/

If you think you might qualify, apply for your free cellphone at:

TruConnect – Free Government Cell Phone

You may also qualify for home internet.  For more information, see our story: Free Internet Service for Low Incomes

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