Apple
Free iPhone 15
$0 – $200* device co-pay
- 5G
- 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR
- 48MP Main + 12MP Ultra Wide
Lifeline service provider
Get Your Free Government Phone Today
Free Link Wireless helps eligible households get a smartphone with unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data through the federal Lifeline program and state assistance programs. No contracts. No credit checks. No monthly bill for eligible customers.
- Keep your number
- Free shipping
- Nationwide coverage
- All 50 states
Free Government Phone programs in your state
Lifeline is available nationwide, and some states add extra benefits.
3 simple steps
How to get a Free Government Phone
Getting a Free Government Phone with Free Link Wireless takes just a few minutes.
Check if you qualify
You qualify through programs like SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI — or by household income. Use our eligibility checker.
Apply online in minutes
Fill out the Free Link Wireless application. We help verify your eligibility with the Lifeline National Verifier.
Get your phone & connect
Your phone ships free. Activate it, keep your number, and start talking.
Featured phones
Choose your Free Government Phone
From the iPhone 15 to the Galaxy Z Flip — pick the phone that fits you. Compare all government iPhones.
Apple
Free iPhone 14
$0 – $200* device co-pay
- 5G
- 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR
- 12MP Main + 12MP Ultra Wide
Apple
Free iPhone 13
$0 – $200* device co-pay
- 5G
- 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR
- 12MP Wide + 12MP Ultra Wide
Apple
Free iPhone 11
$0 – $200* device co-pay
- 4G LTE
- 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD
- 12MP Wide + 12MP Ultra Wide
Apple
Free iPhone 8 Plus
$0 – $200* device co-pay
- 4G LTE
- 5.5-inch Retina HD
- Dual 12MP (Wide + Telephoto), 2x optical zoom
Samsung
Free Galaxy Z Flip
$0 – $200* device co-pay
- 4G LTE
- 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED
- Foldable design
Eligibility
Who qualifies for a Free Government Phone?
You're eligible for Lifeline if you or someone in your household participates in one of these programs.
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Households receiving SNAP benefits, including EBT cardholders, qualify for Lifeline.
Learn more →Medicaid
If anyone in your household is enrolled in Medicaid, your household can qualify.
Learn more →Supplemental Security Income
SSI recipients qualify for a Free Government Phone through Lifeline.
Learn more →Tribal Programs
Residents of Tribal lands may receive enhanced support of up to $34.25/month.
Learn more →Qualify by income instead? See income-based eligibility or view all eligibility options.
Program data
Lifeline by the numbers
See the income limits for your household size and how much Lifeline saves you. Learn more about the Lifeline program.
Lifeline income limits by household size
Maximum yearly household income (135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, 48 states + DC). Bars show household size.
12345678
Source: 2025 HHS Poverty Guidelines × 135%. Alaska and Hawaii limits are higher. Limits update yearly — confirm on USAC's Lifeline site.
Monthly Lifeline benefit
Federal discount applied to your wireless service each month.
Source: FCC Lifeline rules (47 CFR § 54.403). State programs may add more.
Yearly value of Lifeline
Monthly benefit × 12 months.
Calculated from the maximum monthly federal benefit.
Plans
Plans built for Lifeline customers
Every plan includes unlimited talk and text. Compare all plans.
Lifeline Plan
$0/mo
For eligible Lifeline households
- Unlimited talk & text
- High-speed data
- Use with a SIM or eSIM
- No contract
Most popular
Free Phone Plan
$0/mo
For eligible Lifeline households
- Unlimited talk & text
- High-speed data
- Smartphone included*
- Free shipping
Bring Your Own Phone
$0/mo
For eligible Lifeline households
- Unlimited talk & text
- High-speed data
- Keep your phone
- Free SIM kit
*One-time device co-pay may apply. Eligibility required.
Built for you
Why Free Link Wireless
We make it simple to get connected, stay connected, and keep more money in your pocket.
52
States & territories with state pages
$9.25
Standard monthly Lifeline benefit
$34.25
Max monthly benefit on Tribal lands
135%%
Of poverty guidelines — the income limit
Free shipping
Your phone or SIM ships to your door at no cost once you're approved.
Keep your number
Bring your current number when you switch. See how porting works.
Nationwide coverage
Reliable service on a nationwide network. Check coverage.
Your data protected
We only collect what's needed to verify eligibility. Privacy policy.
Bring your own phone
Already have a phone you love? Use it with Lifeline.
Real support
Questions? Our support center and email team are here.
All states
Free Government Phone by state
Free Link Wireless serves eligible households in all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. Choose your state for local programs and rules.
Alabama ALAlaska AKArizona AZArkansas ARCalifornia CAColorado COConnecticut CTDelaware DEFlorida FLGeorgia GAHawaii HIIdaho IDIllinois ILIndiana INIowa IAKansas KSKentucky KYLouisiana LAMaine MEMaryland MDMassachusetts MAMichigan MIMinnesota MNMississippi MSMissouri MOMontana MTNebraska NENevada NVNew Hampshire NHNew Jersey NJNew Mexico NMNew York NYNorth Carolina NCNorth Dakota NDOhio OHOklahoma OKOregon ORPennsylvania PARhode Island RISouth Carolina SCSouth Dakota SDTennessee TNTexas TXUtah UTVermont VTVirginia VAWashington WAWashington DC DCWest Virginia WVWisconsin WIWyoming WYPuerto Rico PR
What is a Free Government Phone?
A Free Government Phone is a smartphone with free or discounted monthly service for eligible low-income households, made possible by the federal Lifeline program. Free Link Wireless provides the phone and applies the Lifeline discount to your plan.
Who qualifies for a Free Government Phone?
You qualify if someone in your household receives SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, the Veterans Pension, or certain Tribal benefits — or if your household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Is the phone really free?
Eligible households pay no monthly bill for Lifeline service. Some newer phone models include a one-time device co-pay; the exact amount is shown before you order.
Can I keep my current number?
Yes. You can transfer your existing number to Free Link Wireless when you sign up. You'll need your current account number and transfer PIN.
How many Free Government Phones can one household get?
Lifeline is limited to one benefit per household. A household is a group of people who live together and share income and expenses.
What happened to the ACP?
The Affordable Connectivity Program stopped accepting enrollments and ended in 2024 after its funding ran out. Lifeline is still available — see our ACP update page for details.
Learn more
Ready to get your Free Government Phone?
Check eligibility in about two minutes, then apply online. No contracts, no credit checks.