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[Connie]

I recently became aware of this program and thought it might be useful for a lot of us that are on limited incomes.

It may be possible that you can get a free cell phone and service.
Eligibility varies by state, but you may qualify for Assurance Wireless if you participate in any of the following government programs: . Food Stamps/SNAP . Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF) . Supplemental Security Income(SSI) . Medicaid . National School Lunch's FREE Lunch Program

It says you get the phone free, plus 250 minutes of voice and 250 text messages each month. If you have extra money any month they have other plans available, For $30 you get unlimited voice, text and internet. The nice thing is, if any month you do not have the $30 - it just reverts back to the regular free plan.

I think this is a great opportunity for people to have cell phone access, even if just for emergency usage. It is called Lifeline Cell Phone Service Provider you can download and print out an application or they have a toll free number to call 1-888-321-5880 and they will mail you the application.

If you already have a cell phone and want to switch to them, you can keep you cell number you have now, I haven't heard any feedback on their service - but I think it is a good opportunity to have a phone for at least emergency use.

I think they said it takes about a month for them to process the application and send you the phone, so it is not something you can get immediately.

If any of you take advantage of this - please give us so feedback so we know if it works well for you.

[ddank1]

WOW way cool connie thx for sharing!

[Granny]

Thanks Connie for this info, I just applied over the phone and should be getting the info within 7-10 days. WOOT!!

[RIVERWALKER]

i have heard of this from assurance celler wanted to know the details because serval of my family are in need. So waiting fer grannny to post more info......thanks Connnie fer the post.

[Granny]

i have heard of this from assurance celler wanted to know the details because serval of my family are in need. So waiting fer grannny to post more info......thanks Connnie fer the post.

Hi, I did receive the application and sent it in last week and I'm waiting to hear back now. Will update when I find out.

[Granny]

I just found out by calling them and asking about my status that I have been approved , and I should receive everything next week.

[Granny]

Got my cell phone. WOOT!!!

[chefcindy46]

Got my cell phone. WOOT!!!

Cool...now you just have to figure out how to use it...what are your usage limits? minutes? free nites/weekends? texts? you will have to send the number!

[Granny]

Cool...now you just have to figure out how to use it...what are your usage limits? minutes? free nites/weekends? texts? you will have to send the number!

I'll never tell who and how old the person was that helped me with it.

lets see now yah get:

250 free minutes a month for local and domestic long distance, + 250 texts,,, voicemail,,call waiting,, and caller ID.

For $5 a month you can double that.

$20 you get 1,000 voice and 1,000 texts.

$30= unlimited.

I'll stick with the free, since I'll only use it on the go.

[chefcindy46]

I'll never tell who and how old the person was that helped me with it.

lets see now yah get:

250 free minutes a month for local and domestic long distance, + 250 texts,,, voicemail,,call waiting,, and caller ID.

For $5 a month you can double that.

$20 you get 1,000 voice and 1,000 texts.

$30= unlimited.

I'll stick with the free, since I'll only use it on the go.

HAHA....I KNOW how old the person is...hahahaha...and who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks...you catch on quick!

[Connie]

I know several who have gotten one of these phones now and have good results. The free service doesn't give a lot of minutes, but sure is nice for emergency purposes. It seems to take about 30 days to get the phone once paperwork has been submitted. They apparently do them in batches.

[Granny]

I recently became aware of this program and thought it might be useful for a lot of us that are on limited incomes.

It may be possible that you can get a free cell phone and service.
Eligibility varies by state, but you may qualify for Assurance Wireless if you participate in any of the following government programs: . Food Stamps/SNAP . Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF) . Supplemental Security Income(SSI) . Medicaid . National School Lunch's FREE Lunch Program

It says you get the phone free, plus 250 minutes of voice and 250 text messages each month. If you have extra money any month they have other plans available, For $30 you get unlimited voice, text and internet. The nice thing is, if any month you do not have the $30 - it just reverts back to the regular free plan.

I think this is a great opportunity for people to have cell phone access, even if just for emergency usage. It is called Lifeline Cell Phone Service Provider you can download and print out an application or they have a toll free number to call 1-888-321-5880 and they will mail you the application.

If you already have a cell phone and want to switch to them, you can keep you cell number you have now, I haven't heard any feedback on their service - but I think it is a good opportunity to have a phone for at least emergency use.

I think they said it takes about a month for them to process the application and send you the phone, so it is not something you can get immediately.

If any of you take advantage of this - please give us so feedback so we know if it works well for you.