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Free Government Phone in Puerto Rico
Lifeline helps thousands of Puerto Rico households stay connected. Here's how to get a Free Government Phone in Puerto Rico, who qualifies, and how to apply.
Quick answer
Yes. Eligible households in Puerto Rico can get a Free Government Phone through the federal Lifeline program. You qualify if someone in your household receives Plan Vital, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or the Veterans Pension — or if your household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Lifeline in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico participates in the federal Lifeline program. Because Puerto Rico's Nutrition Assistance Program (PAN) is not the same as SNAP, most residents qualify through Medicaid (Plan Vital), SSI where applicable, Federal Public Housing Assistance, the Veterans Pension, or household income.
Who qualifies for a Free Government Phone in Puerto Rico?
You, a dependent, or someone in your household must participate in one of these programs:
- Plan Vital (Puerto Rico Medicaid) (Medicaid)
- 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 Puerto Rico
- 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, Puerto Rico benefit records can be checked automatically.
- Get your phone. We ship free to any Puerto Rico address, and you can keep your current number.
Service across Puerto Rico
Free Link Wireless serves eligible customers statewide, including San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, and Ponce. Service runs on a nationwide 4G LTE and 5G network — see our coverage page for details.
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Puerto Rico Free Government Phone FAQs
Can I get a Free Government Phone in Puerto Rico with Plan Vital?
Yes. Plan Vital (Puerto Rico Medicaid) is Puerto Rico's Medicaid program, and Medicaid is a Lifeline qualifying program.
How many Free Government Phones can a Puerto Rico household get?
One. Lifeline is limited to one benefit per household in Puerto Rico and every other state.
How long does it take to get a Free Government Phone in Puerto Rico?
Many applicants are verified quickly. After approval, phones typically ship within a few business days, depending on where you live in Puerto Rico.
Get your Free Government Phone in Puerto Rico
Check eligibility in about two minutes, then apply online. No contracts, no credit checks.