Description:
Access Wireless offers mobile phone service to eligible residents as part of the government-funded Lifeline Assistance program. Lifeline is intended to help individuals experiencing financial hardship stay connected to family members, schools and child care providers, as well as be reachable to potential employers and have a means of communicating in case of an emergency. The valuable service that Lifeline provides is designed to be a bridge for those striving for self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants can receive a free phone, 250 Minutes, Unlimited Text, 3 GB Data.
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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 phone, 250 FREE minutes and 250 FREE text messages each month under the program through carriers approved by the PUC.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-12:00AM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00AM, Sun 10:00AM-7:00PM
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Address, Proof of income, Benefit Letter
Eligibility
Income eligible
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or apply online
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-12:00AM; Sat 9:00AM-12:00AM;
Sun 10:00AM-7:00PM
Intake Process:
Call or apply online. Must re-certify every year.
Program Fees:
No Fees
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Must receive one or more of the following government 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:
March 1, 2022
Legal Status:
Profit
Services
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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 phone, 250 FREE minutes and 250 FREE text messages each month under the program through carriers approved by the PUC.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-12:00AM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00AM, Sun 10:00AM-7:00PM
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Address, Proof of income, Benefit Letter
Eligibility
Income eligible
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or apply online
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
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1 Levee Way
Suite 3104
Newport, KY 41071
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(800) 464-6010
Existing Customers
(866) 594-3644
New Customers
(888) 900-5899
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