Free Government Phone in Colorado
If you live in Colorado and receive benefits like Health First Colorado or SNAP, you may qualify for a Free Government Phone with unlimited talk, text, and data.
Quick answer
Yes. Eligible households in Colorado can get a Free Government Phone through the federal Lifeline program. You qualify if someone in your household receives Health First Colorado, SNAP, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or the Veterans Pension, or Tribal benefits — or if your household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Who qualifies for a Free Government Phone in Colorado?
You, a dependent, or someone in your household must participate in one of these programs:
- Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
- SNAP
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8
- Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
- Tribal programs (for residents of Tribal lands in Colorado)
- Household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Not sure? Use our eligibility checker.
Lifeline income limits by household size
Maximum yearly household income (135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, 48 states + DC). Bars show household size.
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Source: 2025 HHS Poverty Guidelines × 135%. Alaska and Hawaii limits are higher. Limits update yearly — confirm on USAC's Lifeline site.
How to apply in Colorado
- Check eligibility using the programs above or your income.
- Apply online with the Free Link Wireless application.
- Verify your eligibility. Your eligibility is confirmed through the Lifeline National Verifier, run by USAC. In many cases, Colorado benefit records can be checked automatically.
- Get your phone. We ship free to any Colorado address, and you can keep your current number.
Tribal Lifeline in Colorado
Colorado has federally recognized Tribal lands. Eligible residents of those lands can receive enhanced Lifeline support of up to $34.25 per month and may also qualify through Tribal programs such as BIA General Assistance, Tribal TANF, Head Start (income-qualifying), and FDPIR. Learn about Tribal Lifeline.
Service across Colorado
Free Link Wireless serves eligible customers statewide, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Fort Collins. Service runs on a nationwide 4G LTE and 5G network — see our coverage page for details.
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Neighboring states
- Free Government Phone Wyoming
- Free Government Phone Nebraska
- Free Government Phone Kansas
- Free Government Phone Oklahoma
- Free Government Phone New Mexico
- Free Government Phone Utah
- All states
Colorado Free Government Phone FAQs
Can I get a Free Government Phone in Colorado with Health First Colorado?
Yes. Health First Colorado is Colorado's Medicaid program, and Medicaid is a Lifeline qualifying program.
Does SNAP qualify for a Free Government Phone?
Yes. SNAP is Colorado's SNAP program, which qualifies your household for Lifeline.
How many Free Government Phones can a Colorado household get?
One. Lifeline is limited to one benefit per household in Colorado and every other state.
How long does it take to get a Free Government Phone in Colorado?
Many applicants are verified quickly. After approval, phones typically ship within a few business days, depending on where you live in Colorado.
Get your Free Government Phone in Colorado
Check eligibility in about two minutes, then apply online. No contracts, no credit checks.