Free Government Phone Oregon (OR)

Quick answer

Yes. Eligible households in Oregon can get a Free Government Phone through the federal Lifeline program. You qualify if someone in your household receives Oregon Health Plan, 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.

Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP)

Oregon residents apply through the Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP), administered by the Oregon Public Utility Commission, rather than the federal National Verifier. OTAP confirms eligibility and can add a state discount alongside federal Lifeline.

Who qualifies for a Free Government Phone in Oregon?

You, a dependent, or someone in your household must participate in one of these programs:

Oregon Health Plan (OHP) (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 Oregon)
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.

$21.1K

$28.6K

$36.0K

$43.4K

$50.8K

$58.3K

$65.7K

$73.1K

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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 Oregon

Check eligibility using the programs above or your income.
Apply online with the Free Link Wireless application.
Verify your eligibility. Applications in Oregon are handled through the state's own Lifeline process rather than the federal National Verifier. Free Link Wireless will guide you through it.
Get your phone. We ship free to any Oregon address, and you can keep your current number.

Tribal Lifeline in Oregon

Oregon 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 Oregon

Free Link Wireless serves eligible customers statewide, including Portland, Eugene, Salem, and Gresham. Service runs on a nationwide 4G LTE and 5G network — see our coverage page for details.