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Free Government Phone in Missouri
Free Link Wireless offers Free Government Phone service to eligible households across Missouri, from Kansas City and St. Louis to smaller towns and rural communities.
Quick answer
Yes. Eligible households in Missouri can get a Free Government Phone through the federal Lifeline program. You qualify if someone in your household receives MO HealthNet, Food Stamp Program, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or the Veterans Pension — or if your household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Who qualifies for a Free Government Phone in Missouri?
You, a dependent, or someone in your household must participate in one of these programs:
- MO HealthNet (Medicaid)
- Food Stamp Program (SNAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8
- Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
- 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 Missouri
- 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, Missouri benefit records can be checked automatically.
- Get your phone. We ship free to any Missouri address, and you can keep your current number.
Service across Missouri
Free Link Wireless serves eligible customers statewide, including Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, and Columbia, as well as the capital, Jefferson City. 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 Iowa
- Free Government Phone Illinois
- Free Government Phone Kentucky
- Free Government Phone Tennessee
- Free Government Phone Arkansas
- Free Government Phone Oklahoma
- Free Government Phone Kansas
- Free Government Phone Nebraska
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Missouri Free Government Phone FAQs
Can I get a Free Government Phone in Missouri with MO HealthNet?
Yes. MO HealthNet is Missouri's Medicaid program, and Medicaid is a Lifeline qualifying program.
Does Food Stamp Program qualify for a Free Government Phone?
Yes. Food Stamp Program (SNAP) is Missouri's SNAP program, which qualifies your household for Lifeline.
How many Free Government Phones can a Missouri household get?
One. Lifeline is limited to one benefit per household in Missouri and every other state.
How long does it take to get a Free Government Phone in Missouri?
Many applicants are verified quickly. After approval, phones typically ship within a few business days, depending on where you live in Missouri.
Get your Free Government Phone in Missouri
Check eligibility in about two minutes, then apply online. No contracts, no credit checks.