Description:
Lifeline is a government benefit program supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. It is available for only one wireless or wireline per household. Eligible applicants can receive a Free Smart Phone with $25 activation fee, 500 free monthly minutes, unlimited Text Messages and 3GB free data.
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Description
Lifeline enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. It is available for only one wireless or wireline per household. Eligible applicants can receive a Free Smart Phone with $25 activation fee, 500 free monthly minutes, unlimited Text Messages and 3GB free data.
Hours
Varies
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Address, Proof of income, Benefit Letter
Eligibility
Must receive any of these benefits: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Social Security (SSI), Section 8, Veterans Pension/Survivor Benefits, Tribally Administered Temporary Financial Assistance (Tribal TANF), Tribal Head Start (income qualifying), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) May also qualify if total household income is at or under 135% FPL.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or apply online. Must re-certify every year. https://www.americanassistance.com/rhode-island/
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Varies
Intake Process:
Call or apply online. Must re-certify every year.
Program Fees:
No Fees
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Must receive any of these benefits:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Social Security (SSI), Section 8, Veterans Pension/Survivor Benefits, Tribally Administered Temporary Financial Assistance (Tribal TANF), Tribal Head Start (income qualifying), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
May also qualify if total household income is at or under 135% FPL.
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
December 19, 2022
Legal Status:
Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Lifeline enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. It is available for only one wireless or wireline per household. Eligible applicants can receive a Free Smart Phone with $25 activation fee, 500 free monthly minutes, unlimited Text Messages and 3GB free data.
Hours
Varies
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Address, Proof of income, Benefit Letter
Eligibility
Must receive any of these benefits: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Social Security (SSI), Section 8, Veterans Pension/Survivor Benefits, Tribally Administered Temporary Financial Assistance (Tribal TANF), Tribal Head Start (income qualifying), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) May also qualify if total household income is at or under 135% FPL.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or apply online. Must re-certify every year. https://www.americanassistance.com/rhode-island/
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing (Primary)
P.O. Box 577
Toledo, OH 43697
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(866) 765-2628
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