LIFELINE GOVERNMENT PHONE PROVIDERS
Free or low cost Cell Phone and Internet Programs SY 23-24
Reduced Cost Internet Programs
LIBRARIES!
- Public Libraries in Michigan offering “Hotspot” Lending. Most are offering this service w/ the exception of downtown Detroit library. Even in rural areas.
Project 10 Million - T Mobile
Llifeline Assistance Free Programs for Cell Phones
Here’s a list of all the Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones in Michigan. They all offer different plans with different numbers of minutes, different refill options, and serve different geographic areas. So click through them all and find the plan that’s best for you.
Lifeline Discount Companies in Michigan
If you qualify for Lifeline Assistance, but you find that none of the companies offer free government cell phones where you live, you have another option. The companies below, while not offering free cell phone plans, do offer substantial Lifeline discounts off their regular mobile phone plans in Michigan:
§ T-Mobile
How to Qualify for a free or discounted cell phone and service in Michigan:
§ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP)
§ Medicaid
§ Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
§ Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
§ Veterans Pension and Survivor's Benefit.
§ Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
§ Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
§ Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard)
§ Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Plus, you may be eligible under these state programs, until the new federal laws make them ineligible in 2017:
§ Food Stamps (SNAP)
§ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
You may also qualify if your Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and we have constructed a table to be able to see those calculated income levels. Please note that we have seen conflicting numbers for Michigan among the providers–some say 135% and some say 150%.
MICHIGAN LIFELINE PLANS
LIFELINE PLAN (pending eligibility)
ONE-TIME FEE MONTHLY COST MINUTES TEXT MMS DATA
FREE FREE 1000 Unlimited Unlimited 3 GB*
Life Wireless offers government assisted wireless services to low income families and individuals in Michigan. Qualified customers receive Free cell phone service. Certain residents may be eligible for a Free cell phone. We offer Lifeline discounts to qualified Michigan subscribers who meet certain eligibility requirements, such as government subsidies or a household income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Your FREE Lifeline benefit is limited to one per household and cannot be combined with any other Lifeline offer.
Acceptable Eligibility Subsidies
The standard eligibility programs that may be used as proof of subsidy include Food Stamps / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Section 8 Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, The Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension, Income at or below 135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
WHAT DOES LIFE WIRELESS SERVICE INCLUDE?
- Nationwide Calling
- Unlimited Text Messaging
- Call Waiting
- Three-way calling
- Voicemail
- Caller ID service
- No roaming charges
- No charge for domestic long distance calls
- Free 911 Service
- Affordable Recharge Plans
Income Guidelines
Household Size Annual Household Income
1 $17,226
2 $23,274
3 $29,322
4 $35,370
5 $41,418
6 $47,466
7 $53,514
8 $59,562
For each additional $6,048
person add
Based on 135% of the current Federal Poverty Guideline.
Complaints concerning Lifeline Service can be directed to:
Michigan Public Service Commission
Address
PO Box 30221, Lansing MI 48909
7109 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing MI 48917
Phone
Main: 517-284-8100
Toll-Free: 800-292-9555
Complaint: 517-241-6180
Website
* Unused data will not be rolled over to next month. The availability of the service plan is limited by underlying carrier in your State.