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Provides a cell phone with limited monthly minutes to low income households.

SafeLink has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to offer wireless Lifeline service through its Safelink program in Ohio. Safelink customers receive a free wireless handset, caller ID, voice mail and text messaging capability. Each month, the customer receives 250 free minutes of airtime. Because the allotment of minutes is minimal, TracFone offers additional minutes on a pre-paid basis for 20 cents per minute. Lifeline is a federal program designed to make local telephone service more affordable and accessible to residential consumers. Lifeline programs are funded by the federal Universal Service Fund, a program supported through charges on consumers’ monthly local and long-distance telephone bills. Income-eligible customers may qualify for wireless Lifeline provided they do not receive a Lifeline discount on their landline telephone account. Customers must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, for example, $34,575 for a family of four. Consumers may also qualify through their participation in one of several government aid programs, including: Section 8/Federal Public Housing Assistance; Medicaid; Food Stamps; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Free National School Lunch Program (NSL); General Assistance/Disability Assistance; Home Energy Assistance (HEAP); Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI); Ohio Works First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

SafeLink has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to offer wireless Lifeline service through its Safelink program in Ohio. Safelink customers receive a free wireless handset, caller ID, voice mail and text messaging capability. Each month, the customer receives 250 free minutes of airtime. Because the allotment of minutes is minimal, TracFone offers additional minutes on a pre-paid basis for 20 cents per minute. Lifeline is a federal program designed to make local telephone service more affordable and accessible to residential consumers. Lifeline programs are funded by the federal Universal Service Fund, a program supported through charges on consumers’ monthly local and long-distance telephone bills. Income-eligible customers may qualify for wireless Lifeline provided they do not receive a Lifeline discount on their landline telephone account. Customers must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, for example, $34,575 for a family of four. Consumers may also qualify through their participation in one of several government aid programs, including: Section 8/Federal Public Housing Assistance; Medicaid; Food Stamps; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Free National School Lunch Program (NSL); General Assistance/Disability Assistance; Home Energy Assistance (HEAP); Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI); Ohio Works First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Assurance Wireless provides a free Android cell phone. One Lifeline phone per household. Consumers who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria can obtain discounted or free phone service through the Lifeline Assistance program.

Provides free cell phone, monthly minutes, data and unlimited text messaging service. Phones come with voicemail, text messaging and caller ID.

Provides a monthly discount on phone, internet, or bundled services for eligible households. Customers can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. May only receive one (1) benefit per household. Some companies may provide no-cost cell phones to those who are eligible.

Provides a monthly discount on phone, internet, or bundled services for eligible households. Customers can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. May only receive one (1) benefit per household. Some companies may provide no-cost cell phones to those who are eligible.

Offers monthly cell phone service at no cost to eligible low-income households through the Federal Lifeline Assistance Program. Households may use an existing compatible device or purchase cell phone through this provider. Enrollment is available to households who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. Lifeline Assistance program is available for only one wireless or wireline account per household.

Offers monthly cell phone service at no cost to eligible low-income households through the Federal Lifeline Assistance Program. Households may use an existing compatible device or purchase cell phone through this provider. Enrollment is available to households who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. Lifeline Assistance program is available for only one wireless or wireline account per household.

Net 10 has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to offer wireless Lifeline service through its Net 10 program in Ohio. Net 10 customers receive a free wireless handset, caller ID, voice mail and text messaging capability. Each month, the customer receives 250 free minutes of airtime. Because the allotment of minutes is minimal, Net 10 offers additional minutes on a pre-paid basis for 20 cents per minute. Lifeline is a federal program designed to make local telephone service more affordable and accessible to residential consumers. Lifeline programs are funded by the federal Universal Service Fund, a program supported through charges on consumers’ monthly local and long-distance telephone bills. Income-eligible customers may qualify for wireless Lifeline provided they do not receive a Lifeline discount on their landline telephone account. Customers must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, for example, $34,575 for a family of four. Consumers may also qualify through their participation in one of several government aid programs, including: Section 8/Federal Public Housing Assistance; Medicaid; Food Stamps; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Free National School Lunch Program (NSL); General Assistance/Disability Assistance; Home Energy Assistance (HEAP); Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI); Ohio Works First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Net 10 has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to offer wireless Lifeline service through its Net 10 program in Ohio. Net 10 customers receive a free wireless handset, caller ID, voice mail and text messaging capability. Each month, the customer receives 250 free minutes of airtime. Because the allotment of minutes is minimal, Net 10 offers additional minutes on a pre-paid basis for 20 cents per minute. Lifeline is a federal program designed to make local telephone service more affordable and accessible to residential consumers. Lifeline programs are funded by the federal Universal Service Fund, a program supported through charges on consumers’ monthly local and long-distance telephone bills. Income-eligible customers may qualify for wireless Lifeline provided they do not receive a Lifeline discount on their landline telephone account. Customers must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, for example, $34,575 for a family of four. Consumers may also qualify through their participation in one of several government aid programs, including: Section 8/Federal Public Housing Assistance; Medicaid; Food Stamps; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Free National School Lunch Program (NSL); General Assistance/Disability Assistance; Home Energy Assistance (HEAP); Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI); Ohio Works First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Provides a current list of companies that provide a LifeLine plan. Does not provide plan details; however, provides company name, what kind of service (wireless or landline) and contact information. Also provides general information about the Lifeline program. Plans may vary across providers, but minimum service provided includes: 1000 minutes call time. Mobile internet speed 3G or better; and 4.5GB of data. Home internet speed 25/3Mbps; and 1230GB of data.

Hosting a cell phone company, StandUp Wireless, to sign up homeless individuals for free phones/phone plans through the Lifeline program.

Hosting a cell phone company, StandUp Wireless, to sign up homeless individuals for free phones/phone plans through the Lifeline program.

Assurance Wireless is a cell phone service from Virgin Mobile that provides a free wireless phone and 250 free minutes of wireless voice service and 250 free texts monthly to eligible customers. Lifeline Assistance Programs like Assurance Wireless are crucial to helping people back on their feet by keeping them connected to potential employers, medical providers and child care while cutting down monthly expenses. Along with a free voice mail account and call waiting, Assurance Wireless provides caller ID and access to 911 in case of an emergency. Additional minutes and text plans can be purchased.

Assurance Wireless is a cell phone service from Virgin Mobile that provides a free wireless phone and 250 free minutes of wireless voice service and 250 free texts monthly to eligible customers. Lifeline Assistance Programs like Assurance Wireless are crucial to helping people back on their feet by keeping them connected to potential employers, medical providers and child care while cutting down monthly expenses. Along with a free voice mail account and call waiting, Assurance Wireless provides caller ID and access to 911 in case of an emergency. Additional minutes and text plans can be purchased.

Provides cell phones to those who would benefit from having quick, mobile access to emergency services such as: victims of domestic violence, older adults, individuals with disabilities, or witnesses to crime. Will also provide phones to those in other situations (such as a family that does not have any other means of telephone service). Cell phones can only be used to dial "911".

Provides free cell phones for veterans. Veterans get free service for a year, and then low cost service afterward. Does not pay past due phone bills. Also offers low-cost cell phone service plans to veterans.

Provides free cell phones for veterans. Veterans get free service for a year, and then low cost service afterward. Does not pay past due phone bills. Also offers low-cost cell phone service plans to veterans.

TracFone has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to offer wireless Lifeline service through its TracFone program in Ohio. TracFone customers receive a free wireless handset, caller ID, voice mail and text messaging capability. Each month, the customer receives 250 free minutes of airtime. Because the allotment of minutes is minimal, TracFone offers additional minutes on a pre-paid basis for 20 cents per minute. Lifeline is a federal program designed to make local telephone service more affordable and accessible to residential consumers. Lifeline programs are funded by the federal Universal Service Fund, a program supported through charges on consumers’ monthly local and long-distance telephone bills. Income-eligible customers may qualify for wireless Lifeline provided they do not receive a Lifeline discount on their landline telephone account. Customers must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, for example, $34,575 for a family of four. Consumers may also qualify through their participation in one of several government aid programs, including: Section 8/Federal Public Housing Assistance; Medicaid; Food Stamps; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Free National School Lunch Program (NSL); General Assistance/Disability Assistance; Home Energy Assistance (HEAP); Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI); Ohio Works First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TracFone has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to offer wireless Lifeline service through its TracFone program in Ohio. TracFone customers receive a free wireless handset, caller ID, voice mail and text messaging capability. Each month, the customer receives 250 free minutes of airtime. Because the allotment of minutes is minimal, TracFone offers additional minutes on a pre-paid basis for 20 cents per minute. Lifeline is a federal program designed to make local telephone service more affordable and accessible to residential consumers. Lifeline programs are funded by the federal Universal Service Fund, a program supported through charges on consumers’ monthly local and long-distance telephone bills. Income-eligible customers may qualify for wireless Lifeline provided they do not receive a Lifeline discount on their landline telephone account. Customers must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, for example, $34,575 for a family of four. Consumers may also qualify through their participation in one of several government aid programs, including: Section 8/Federal Public Housing Assistance; Medicaid; Food Stamps; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Free National School Lunch Program (NSL); General Assistance/Disability Assistance; Home Energy Assistance (HEAP); Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI); Ohio Works First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

SafeLink is a free cell phone and minutes program for the income eligible. We provide information, brochures and applications to help eligible low-income families access free cell phone and cell phone services that will help them stay connected with current or potential employers, children and relatives, health care specialists, and vital emergency responders.

Provides a monthly discount on phone, Internet, or bundled services for low income households as well as a free phone.

Provides a monthly discount on phone, Internet, or bundled services for low income households as well as a free phone.

Offers monthly cell phone service at no cost to eligible low-income households through the Federal Lifeline Assistance Program. Households may use an existing compatible device or purchase a low-cost cell phone through this provider. Enrollment is available to households who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. Lifeline Assistance program is available for only one wireless or wireline account per household.