Free Government Phone in Montana
If you live in Montana and receive benefits like Montana Medicaid or SNAP, you may qualify for a Free Government Phone with unlimited talk, text, and data.
Quick answer
Yes. Eligible households in Montana can get a Free Government Phone through the federal Lifeline program. You qualify if someone in your household receives Montana Medicaid, 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 Montana?
You, a dependent, or someone in your household must participate in one of these programs:
- Montana Medicaid (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 Montana)
- 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 Montana
- 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, Montana benefit records can be checked automatically.
- Get your phone. We ship free to any Montana address, and you can keep your current number.
Tribal Lifeline in Montana
Montana 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 Montana
Free Link Wireless serves eligible customers statewide, including Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman, as well as the capital, Helena. 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 Idaho
- Free Government Phone Wyoming
- Free Government Phone South Dakota
- Free Government Phone North Dakota
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Montana Free Government Phone FAQs
Can I get a Free Government Phone in Montana with Montana Medicaid?
Yes. Montana Medicaid is Montana's Medicaid program, and Medicaid is a Lifeline qualifying program.
Does SNAP qualify for a Free Government Phone?
Yes. SNAP is Montana's SNAP program, which qualifies your household for Lifeline.
How many Free Government Phones can a Montana household get?
One. Lifeline is limited to one benefit per household in Montana and every other state.
How long does it take to get a Free Government Phone in Montana?
Many applicants are verified quickly. After approval, phones typically ship within a few business days, depending on where you live in Montana.
Get your Free Government Phone in Montana
Check eligibility in about two minutes, then apply online. No contracts, no credit checks.