Free Phones Provided by Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative

Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative

4300 B Street, Suite 501, Anchorage, AK 99503

800-478-6409

Email:[email protected]

https://astac.net/assistance-programs/

The minutes can be used for local or domestic long distance calling and tex messaging. There are a variety of plans, based upon your state and potentially what you are looking for.

Lifeline California

Free smartphone
Unlimited nationwide talk

Unlimited nationwide text
4.5 GB of data per month with 3G or better mobile technology

Qualification

There are two ways to qualify for a free cell phone: 1) Your income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or 2) You already participate in one of these government aid programs:
· Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps
· Medicaid
· Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
· Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
· Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
· Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
· Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
· Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
· Tribal Head Start If you meet the income qualifying standards
· Tribal Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
· Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)