Lifeline is an assistance program providing government cell phone service for free to eligible customers in low-income households. This program helps ease the burden of monthly phone bills for qualified individuals and their families by covering monthly data, texting, and monthly minutes.
If you receive assistance from Medicaid/Medi-Cal, SNAP/CalFresh, or other government assistance programs, or are considered low income, you may be approved for FREE lifeline phone service.*
enTouch Wireless offers FREE phones* for low-income individuals with qualifying enrollment!
*Offer subject to eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and Lifeline. Offer may vary by location and ACP Terms & Conditions apply. GSM coverage required.
SNAP/Food Stamps
Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
FPHA
Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
Low Income
Qualifying individuals or families simply need to submit eligibility documents and answer a series of questions. In order to receive a mobile device, your household needs to meet the income and program qualification guidelines. Learn more about how to get free government phone service below.
Persons in Household | Most States* | CA* |
---|---|---|
1 member | $18,347 | $28,700 |
2 members | $24,719 | $28,700 |
3 members | $31,091 | $33,300 |
4 members | $37,463 | $40,600 |
Each Additional Member | $6,372 | $7,300 |
Source: U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines Used to Determine Financial Eligibility for Certain Federal Programs, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, January 12, 2022. Based on 135% of the 2022 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
*Some states have different income guidelines. To view additional documentation requirements, visit the USAC website here. CA income guidelines effective June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.
If you provide documentation that does not cover a full year (such as current paycheck stubs), you must submit three (3) consecutive months’ worth of the same type of document from the previous twelve months.
enTouch Wireless offers Lifeline phone service in 34 states!
Here’s what you’ll need to participate. Make your enrollment process easier by providing one item from each section below to apply.
All address proof documents must contain your full name, the address matching your application, and be recently dated.
**All three elements listed above must be visible within a single image when enrolling online.
For more information about qualifying programs and the federal Lifeline Program, visit usac.org.
*INTERNATIONAL CALLING IS LIMITED to unlimited landline and cellular calling to certain countries. Please see the full Terms of Service for additional information.
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Yes! Qualifying individuals receive Free cell phone service. Click here to enroll today to see if you qualify!
If you qualify for programs like CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Medicaid, Food Stamps, or meet California Lifeline Guidelines for low income you may qualify for Free Service. Enroll Today!
Lifeline is a government benefit that provides free cell phone service for eligible customers.
To ensure eligible Americans have access to critical communication services the Federal Communication Commission established the Lifeline Assistance service in 1985.
While ACP and Lifeline are separate government benefits, enrolling for service with enTouch Wireless allows you to initiate your application for both Lifeline and ACP benefits. Most individuals who qualify for Lifeline also qualify for ACP.
Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, which is a new long-term, $14 billion program. The ACP will replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, effective December 31, 2021 for new subscribers, or on March 1, 2022 for existing EBB subscribers. Eligibility for the ACP will be determined by the National Verifier, administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC).
For more information about ACP, including plans & eligibility, visit entouchwireless.com/affordable-connectivity-program
Yes, enrolling with enTouch Lifeline cell service is easy!
The Online Enrollment form is easy to use and will walk you through each step of the process. Click here to Enroll Today!
If you qualify for programs like CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Medicaid, Food Stamps or are considered Low Income, you likely qualify! Learn more about Lifeline and qualification.
You can also enroll by mail with a paper application. Click here to view the Paper Application options.
Yes, data, text, and talk are all Unlimited* and Free for qualifying enTouch Wireless Lifeline customers. Depending on location and eligibility, you will receive the Affordable Connectivity Program benefit in addition to your Lifeline benefit. All enTouch Lifeline customers who are enrolled in qualifying Lifeline service and would like Unlimited Data will additionally be enrolled in ACP, pending eligibility verification.
Learn more about ACP eligibility, available plans by location and other details about the program, visit: entouchwireless.com/affordable-connectivity-program. For additional questions, call us at 1-866-488-8719.
*Unlimited data does not mean unreasonable data usage. Data throttling may apply to users with very high levels of data usage. Our standard terms of service apply.
While enTouch provides Free service through Lifeline to eligible customers, enTouch uses the same technology and connections as non-Lifeline cell phone providers. You will receive great, reliable service! Click here to check coverage in your area.
*All forms of ID must be valid and used before expiration date.
Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:
OR
Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:
Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:
OR
Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:
Approval Letter or Benefit Statement issued by the SSA, or on SSA letterhead.
FPHA award letter, should contain the following basic information:
Pension Grant Letter, should contain the following basic information:
Qualify by income and provide one of the following as proof.
Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:
OR
Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:
Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:
OR
Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:
Due to sharing many of the same eligibility requirements those currently enrolled in the lifeline program may qualify for The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) also.
Notice of Action (award letter) acknowledging eligibility for FDPIR benefits;
OR
FDPIR participation documents(e.g., a benefit card or copy of a benefit card);
TANF Award letter, should contain the following basic information:
Head Start Award letter, should contain the following basic information:
BIA Award letter, should contain the following basic information:
*All forms of ID must be valid and used before expiration date.