The technology has evolved and now everyone needs wireless services to communicate properly. Therefore, the Lifeline Program developed too and now it offers free cell phones through several providers. 

 

Probably the most important is Assurance Wireless, brought by Virgin Mobile. They provide a free cell phone and free minutes to people who meet the necessary financial requirements.

 

The exact eligibility requirements may vary a bit from state to state. Usually, eligibility is determined by the gross income of the family. If it is below 135% of the poverty level, you are probably eligible. You could also qualify if you participate in programs such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, Low Income Energy Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or National Free Lunch Program. 

 

Check the eligibility requirements that apply to your state and see what documents you need to receive services from a free cell phone provider like Assurance. Remember that only the head of the family can receive these free cell phone services. 

 

Assurance Wireless offers 250 free voice minutes and 250 free text messages along with the free cell phone. The phone will most likely be  Kyocera Jax. The free cell phones are standard and you can't trade them for something else.

 

If you need more than the minutes and text messages included in the free offer, assurance provides you special plan choices that you can add and pay separately. You can choose between 3 different monthly plan choices.

 

The first one costs $5 and will add 250 minutes and 250 texts more. So you'll have a total of 500 minutes and 500 texts.

 

The second one has a price of $20 and adds 750 minutes and 750 texts. So, for $20 more, you'll have 1000 minutes and 1000 texts.

 

The third one is the most generous one. For $30 you'll receive unlimited minutes, texts and Web.

 

If you only need the basics, you can just enjoy the free package consisting of cell phone and 250 minutes&250 texts each month like this. You won't have to pay anything, but you'll be finally enabled to communicate anytime.

 

Assurance Wireless offers a good opportunity for the financially disadvantaged persons to contact their family, friends, doctors, jobs and emergency services for free. If you think you're eligible, don't hesitate to contact the company and get your free cell phone.