How to Get A Free Cellphone Plan From The Government

1. Visit one of the general Lifeline websites, Lifeline.gov or LifelineSupport.org. View the eligibility requirements for your state and read state-specific information about the program. Choose cellphone information specifically; Lifeline also subsidizes land line phones.
2. Visit one of the cellphone-specific program sites, SafeLinkWireless.com or AssuranceWireless.com, to confirm your state's coverage in one of these programs.
3. Click on 'Enroll,' 'Apply' or a similar link to apply. You will be required to prove eligibility to receive a free cellphone.