Straight answers about Lifeline, Assurance Wireless, and getting connected for less.
Is free Assurance Wireless phone service available where you live? It's available nationwide (except Puerto Rico, Alaska & Hawaii) on the T-Mobile net…
Free Phone ServiceMost Lifeline application rejections are paperwork errors, not eligibility. Avoid these 5 common mistakes and get approved for free phone service the …
Free Phone ServiceIs free phone service still available in 2026? Yes — the Lifeline Assistance Program is a permanent federal benefit. Here's what the 2026 Assurance Wi…
Free Phone ServiceCalifornia residents can get a FREE smartphone plus free unlimited talk, text and 12GB+ data through Assurance Wireless and California LifeLine. See e…
Free Phone ServiceEligible households can get free wireless service — and a free smartphone — through the federal Lifeline program with Assurance Wireless: 10GB data, u…
Free Phone ServiceMillones de personas en EE. UU. califican para servicio de celular gratis con el programa federal Lifeline y Assurance Wireless: datos, textos y minut…
Free Phone ServiceGet SNAP / food stamps? You almost certainly qualify for free phone service through Lifeline and Assurance Wireless — $0/month, free data, unlimited talk & text. Here's how…
Free Phone ServiceOn Medicaid? You likely qualify for a free government phone and free monthly service — automatically. See what proof you need and how to apply in 2026…
Free Phone ServiceThe complete 2026 document checklist — proof of identity, eligibility, and address — plus the simple tips that keep your application from getting rejected…
Free Phone ServiceHow long until you're approved for a free phone? Often the same day with clean paperwork. See the typical timeline and how to speed up your approval…
Free Phone ServiceYes — you can keep your existing number and often your current phone when you switch to free Assurance Wireless service. Here's how Bring Your Own Phone works…
Free Phone ServiceSeniors on SSI, Social Security, or a fixed income can get free phone service at $0/month through Lifeline and Assurance Wireless. How to qualify and apply…
Internet & TVInternet availability and pricing vary by address. Here's how to compare every provider in your area by ZIP code, what to look for, and how to find a …
Internet & TVLooking for affordable internet on a tight budget? Here are the low-cost internet options available in 2026 — including provider low-income plans — an…
Internet & TVNot sure which internet providers serve your home? Enter your ZIP code to see every internet & TV provider available at your exact address, compare pl…
More guides coming soon — eligibility by program, free phone vs. bring-your-own, plans & data, and more.