What is the California LifeLine?

Lifeline is a program that offers discounted cell phone and home phone services to millions of eligible customers aimed at helping low-income individuals reduce the cost of their phone bills. If you qualify, enTouch Wireless provides a cell phone with some of the best current offers.

Plus, CA LifeLine customers can get unlimited data on their account at a low price or no cost. Whatever states you travel through, you will have access to an unlimited data plan. Among all CA LifeLine providers, enTouch is your number one choice.

You may qualify for free government cell phone service in California (Lifeline) if you or someone else in your house actively participates in any of following public assistance programs:

  • CalFresh / SNAP / Food Stamps
  • Medi-Cal / Medicaid
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Other government programs

You may also qualify if your total household income meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

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CALFRESH / FOOD STAMPS

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MEDI-CAL / MEDICAID

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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly broadband Internet access service. Eligible consumers can receive upgraded plans that include additional free data every month!

California LifeLine free cell phone service and ACP is designed to provide you with support during these difficult times. Low-income families who are struggling to pay the bills during the cost of living crisis can now stay connected.

There’s so much that goes into your bills, from temporary tax rises to state and Federal bills. Through the ACP, customers can worry a little less about rising bills and get $100 towards certain connected devices like tablets!

The ACP is a Federal program passed to help the country’s lowest-income families. With the cost of living so high in California, this legislation injects billions of dollars into communities that are struggling across the country. You might find that you qualify if you participate in other government assistance programs.

California LifeLine phone service and ACP are there to make sure you stay connected whatever happens. We are here to help you learn what you could be eligible for.

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Individuals and families who meet the income-based qualifications can obtain a free smartphone in California with enTouch Wireless and get free phone service through the ACP + LifeLine program to stay connected. To determine the requirements and find out if you are eligible for a free smartphone, choose enTouch Wireless as your resource.

Choose enTouch to find out what is required and whether you qualify for a free phone* in California.

Now has never been a better time to check whether you can get your free minutes with LifeLine and a cell phone in California with enTouch.

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1This plan offering is subsidized by federally funded support programs only. It is not eligible for California LifeLine subsidies. This plan is a limited-time offer subject to eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and Federal Lifeline Program.
*Offer subject to eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and Lifeline. Offer may vary by location and ACP Terms & Conditions apply.

Do I Qualify for a FREE Phone* & FREE Service?*

You may qualify for Lifeline and ACP by participating in select government assistance programs or meeting income guidelines.

QUALIFY BY PROGRAM

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CALFRESH / FOOD STAMPS / SNAP

WHAT DO I NEED?

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MEDI-CAL /
MEDICAID

WHAT DO I NEED?

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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)

WHAT DO I NEED?

VETERANS PENSION AND SURVIVORS BENEFIT

WHAT DO I NEED?

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FEDERAL PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE (FPHA)

WHAT DO I NEED?

You may qualify for Lifeline benefits if your total household income meets the poverty guidelines for your state.

Qualify by Income in California

Persons in Household Income
1-2 members $32,500
3 members $37,700
4 members $45,900
Each additional member $8,200

Income guidelines effective June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024

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Source: U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines Used to Determine Financial Eligibility for Certain Federal Programs, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, January 12, 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. NOTE: All new applicants will need to submit proof of government assistance in order to complete enrollment. There are several easy methods to submit proof eligibility; you will be able to select what method is best for you later in the signup process.

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enTouch is committed to providing the easiest pathway to California LifeLine cell phone services. There are many government assistance programs that could make you eligible for LifeLine cell phone service in California. If you are living in a low-income household, the chances are you may qualify.

California LifeLine wireless and landline phones are available now. We offer the latest models and give you access to the phones you can rely on.

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*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. Data is 3G/4G/LTE based on network availability and device capability. For more information, view our Open Internet Policy. 1This plan offering is subsidized by federally funded support programs only. It is not eligible for California LifeLine subsidies.

For all available Lifeline plans please visit: www.entouchwireless.com/lifeline-plans

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Contact California Commission

If you have unresolved issues after contacting enTouch Wireless Customer Support, you may contact:

California Public Utilities Commission

Consumer Affairs Branch
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 2003
San Francisco, CA 94102

  • Toll Free: 1.800.649.7570 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday)
  • California Relay Service: 711
  • California Relay Service Provider: use on of the toll-free language-specific numbers below to be routed to the California Relay Service Provider.
    Type of Call Language Toll-free 800 Number
    TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English
    Spanish    		 1-800-735-2929
    1-800-855-3000
    Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English
    Spanish    		 1-800-735-2922
    1-800-855-3000
    From or to Speech-to-Speech English
    Spanish    		 1-800-854-7784
  • Web: Click Here

enTouch Wireless Customer Support

Dial 611 on your Lifeline phone (Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm PT)

Terms of Service for Communication Services. The Terms of Service are part of your agreement with enTouch Wireless for Mobile Services. For complete Terms & Conditions visit www.entouchwireless.com

*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. 1This plan offering is subsidized by federally funded support programs only. It is not eligible for California LifeLine subsidies.

For all available Lifeline plans please visit: www.entouchwireless.com/lifeline-plans

  ID Guidelines

  • U.S. Driver License
  • Certificate of U.S. Citizenship
  • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
  • U.S. Passport/U.S. Territory Passport
  • Foreign Passport
  • U.S. government, military, state or Tribal issued-ID, which includes date of birth and/or Social Security Number and/or Tribal ID
  • U.S. Military ID cards (active or reserve duty, dependent of a military member, retired member, discharged from service, medical/religious personnel)
  • Common Access Card (only if designated as Active Military or Active Reserve or Active Selected Reserve)
  • Military Discharge documentation, which includes date of birth and/or Social Security Number and/or Tribal ID
  • Northern Mariana Card
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Permanent Resident Alien Card
  • Permanent Resident Re-Entry Permit
  • Temporary Resident Identification Card
  • Employment Authorization Card
  • Mexican Consular Card (Matricula Consular - 2006, 2014, 2015 and later versions)

 

*All forms of ID must be valid and used before expiration date.

SNAP / Food Stamps / CalFresh

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

Medicaid / Medi-Cal

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Address of the beneficiary, and
  • Date of the award

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Medical Identification number, OR
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Approval Letter or Benefit Statement issued by the SSA or on SSA letterhead.

  • Consumer’s name
  • Date
  • Eligibility Date
  • Claim number OR Other consumer identification number
  • Payment amount

Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)

FPHA award letter should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Date of the award,
  • Name of the beneficiary, and
  • Award amount.

Federal Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit

Pension Grant Letter should contain the following basic information:

  • Participant’s name
  • Address
  • A decision about the participant’s monthly entitlement amount
  • Payment start date

Qualify by income and provide one of the following as proof.

  • Prior Year’s State, Federal or Tribal Tax Return
  • Unemployment/Workers' Compensation Benefits Statement
  • Divorce Decree or Child Support Documents
  • Veterans Administration Benefits Statement
  • Current Income Statement from Employer or Paycheck Stubs
  • Retirement/Pension Benefits Statement
  • Social Security Benefits Statement

Medi-Cal / Medicaid

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Address of the beneficiary, and
  • Date of the award

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Medical Identification number, OR
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

CalFresh / Food Stamps / SNAP

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

Lifeline Program

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.

 

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Notice of Action (award letter) acknowledging eligibility for FDPIR benefits;

  • Name of the beneficiary;
  • The beginning and ending dates of the award or certification period; and
  • The telephone number of the Food Distribution Program office, and the name and address of the person to contact for additional information.

OR

FDPIR participation documents(e.g., a benefit card or copy of a benefit card);

  • Name of the beneficiary
  • The beginning and ending dates of the award or certification period; and
  • The telephone number of the Food Distribution Program office, and the name and address of the person to contact for additional information.

Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

TANF Award letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Address of the beneficiary
  • Date of the award

Tribal Head Start

Head Start Award letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Address of the beneficiary
  • Date of the award

Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)

BIA Award letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Address of the beneficiary
  • Date of the award

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  Eligibility Documents

  • Current or prior year's statement of benefits from a qualifying state, federal or Tribal Program.
  • Notice letter of participation in a qualifying state, federal or Tribal Program.
  • Program participation documents.
  • Another official document evidencing the consumer's participation in a qualifying state, federal or Tribal Program.
  • Unemployment Documentation (notice of unemployment benefit payment or notice of successfully submitted application for unemployment benefits)
  • Copy of last year's State or Federal income tax return.
  • 3 consecutive months' worth of your most current pay stubs.
  • Social Security benefits statement. Veterans Administration benefits statement.
  • Retirement/Pension benefits statement.
  • Divorce decree or child support document.
  • Unemployment/Workers' Compensation benefits statement.