Life Wireless is now offering subsidized mobile phone service to eligible low-income residents in Arizona. Assurance Wireless also offers free cell phone service for low-income households in the state with the Sprint footprint.
Life Wireless customers receive a basic mobile handset with voicemail, text messaging, call waiting, and other features that total 125 minutes a month. Smartphones are not available. Other free cell phone calling plans offer up to 250 minutes a month.
Life Wireless provides phone service through the federal Lifeline program. Eligible subscribers in Arizona must take part in a federal assistance program such as Medicaid or Food Stamps or earn less than 150 percent of the federal poverty level. Customers may not receive service from more than one Lifeline carrier at the same time.
Residents of Federally-recognized Tribal lands may qualify under the following programs:
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Tribally Administered TANF
- Head Start (meeting income-qualifying standards)
Those interested in obtaining Lifeline service, or becoming a Life Wireless sales representative, may complete an application at e, www.lifewireless.com. This program offers only 125 free monthly minute and text rates at 1/3 of a minute
Assurance Wireless and Safelink offer better deals depending upon your state for low-income households. Read our how-to article.
Life Wireless is available in Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia.