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A Short Look At Free Government Cell Phones Offered In America, And Ways To Apply

by Lynn Wheeler
How is it that people in the U. S. Are able to get free government cell phones, and cell phone plans? Well, if your state offers it, you are on a low income budget to begin with, AND you meet other guidelines - you may find you qualify for one yourself! So, if this is something that would really come in handy for you, keep reading for some more details:


To begin with, the plan was originally started to help out those older Americans who couldn't afford to get a cell phone or plan, due to their limited budgets. And, the government realized that this was a sector of the population that really needed to be able to call for help, if they had an emergency.


But as of late, the government has opened this program to its citizens of every age who meet their state's guidelines for help - such as those who happen to already be getting welfare and Medicaid due to their limited incomes. The phones that are given away to the residences who qualify are name brand cell phones that have been refurbished. However, the monthly plans usually limit each user to approximately 60 minutes of free air time every 30 days.


For the readers who are interested to see if they qualify for this program, it is a relatively painless procedure. It is simply a matter of going online and doing a search on "free government cell phones" - then clicking on the links that are brought up from the search. It is good to check out all the sites, however, as not every one will contain a plan for every area, or even every state in the nation.


Once you have found a site that has a program that serves your area, just put in your zip code for the city you live in, and you should then be taken to a link that will provide you with the guidelines and qualification protocols. If you find that you meet them, then the next step is to register.


To register, you will have to fill in such information as your full name, your birth date, social security number and your address. There is also a link for you to report which - if any - government assistance programs you are on. If you have answered the questions correctly and you meet their protocol, you will then be notified as to when your new phone will be shipped to you, along with the details of your phone plan.


Don't be dismayed if you are unable to find a program that serves your area, your state - or if you find you don't meet the protocol. You can also always check around online, and see if your present circumstances qualify you for a discounted rate on a phone and phone plan with one of your local phone service carriers. These days, a lot of the major phone companies have programs such as these for customers who don't have much money - so, you may be able to at least get a break on phone service this way.


So now you know why the free government cell phone program is a good thing to have - and, you have been given an overview of tips on how to apply for one. And, even though, once approved, you'll find the plan is pretty basic, it will still give you a good feeling to know that you have a phone in case of an emergency.



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