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Free cell phones and airtime from Safelink Wireless!
What is Safelink?
Safelink Wireless is a government program available to income-eligible residents of Massachusetts (and an increasing number of other states). In Massachusetts the program provides a free cell phone and 80 minutes of monthly airtime to households at or below 135% of the federal poverty level. Recipients may purchase more airtime at their own expense.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
You are eligible if you:
- Have a household income of 135% or less of the federal poverty level. You automatically qualify if you are a current recipient of one of the following programs:
- Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children
- Social Security Income
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Food Stamps
- MassHealth
- Transitional Aid To Families with Dependent Children
- Fuel Assistance
- Have a valid US Postal address. PO Boxes are not acceptable for shipping.
- Are not already receiving Lifeline Assistance through another phone carrier and no one in your household is receiving this assistance (you must first cancel Lifeline to receive Safelink).
How do I apply?
Learn more or apply at www.safelink.com .