Phone Assistance

Assurance Wireless
Government-supported program under the federal Lifeline initiative that provides free cell phones, voice minutes, texts, and mobile data to eligible low-income individuals. Eligibility is based on income (typically 135% of the federal poverty level) or participation in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI, with one benefit allowed per household. 

SafeLink Wireless 
Free or subsidized smartphone service—including voice minutes, unlimited texts, and data—without contracts or activation fees (though specific benefits may vary by state) for low-income individuals. Only one Lifeline benefit per household is allowed, and eligibility is determined by income level or participation in qualifying federal or state assistance programs.