Did you know that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) funds a program called Lifeline, which gives low and moderate-income individuals and families up to 250 free cell phone minutes per month, free texts, and a free cell phone?
It's free and there is no contract, according to the web site of one of the private companies that the government contracted to run the program. The service includes texts, voicemail, and caller ID/call waiting.
A family is eligible if they are already receiving Food Stamps, HEAP, or other forms of public assistance, or if their yearly income is less than $19,670 for a family of two, or $24,719 for a family of three (figures are for New York State).
The NYS Public Service Commission discusses the program, and (for New York State residents) describes how to apply, on its website. The FCC runs a website at http://www.lifeline.gov/.
SafeLink wireless service is one of the private companies participating in the Lifeline program, and you can also apply on their website.
The Universal Service Administrative Company's website contains a list of private phone companies participating in the program.
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