Can I get a cell phone for free?

Lifeline Support Lifeline Support is a government-funded program that helps to reduce the cost of cell phones for people who qualify. If you qualify, you’ll receive a subsidy of at least $9.25 each month toward your cell phone bill and a free Android smartphone to use.

What phone carrier is Assurance Wireless?

T-Mobile’s
To ensure financially challenged households stay connected to their world, Assurance Wireless — T-Mobile’s primary Lifeline Assistance brand — will be participating in the federal government’s new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

How much does Assurance Wireless cost?

Assurance Wireless Lifeline service is free and is a federal Lifeline Assistance program. Lifeline Assistance is a government benefit, for which you must qualify, and is supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. It is available for only one wireline or wireless account per household.

What is a cell phone plan?

Cell phone plans are about more than just the amount on your bill each month, though. You also need to consider who offers the best coverage in your area and whether they support the phone you’ll want to use.

How to choose the best cellphone plan for You?

The best cellphone plan for you will elevate your phone experience while saving your wallet from hefty overage fees. The first step in picking your service provider is deciding if it will be an individual or family plan.

How much does it cost to switch cell phone plans?

Normally there’s no fee for switching your cell phone plan per se, but it’s common for customers to pay off their handset upfront if they happen to have it financed via the carrier.

What’s the best no-contract cell phone plan for You?

While Walmart’s Straight Talk and the ubiquitous Metro by T-Mobile (formerly MetroPCS) would be perfectly serviceable options, our choice here is for Cricket Wireless. Like all no-contract plans, with Cricket, you only pay month-to-month.