Free cell phones and minutes for low-income people
February 26, 2009
SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers. Customers must be recipients of a state or federal assistance program for low-income people (public housing, foods stamps, etc.) OR must be at or below 135% of poverty. Customers must have an address to have the phone sent to–post office boxes are not allowed.
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This is great news, Gerry. Five or more years ago there was a free voice mail service that served low income folks and was invaluable to aiding people maintain their essential connection to the community and service providers. I will be sure to pass the word along to our outreach teams working with many low income individuals and families.
Re: [Projectcare] Free Voice Mailbox Inquiry
There is another resource that provides free voice mail boxes to individuals. Email Carol Morgan [mailto:carolm@google.com] and send her information about the people you help (your clients), and your organization.
Also, the area codes you’re interested in and how many cards you may need to start.
We are very pleased to offer this to our consumers who have periodic access to phones, but no place to receive messages.
A friend received a cell phone through this program, but he was not sent any instructions for use. When he called to ask for instructions he was told that he needs to check a website for instructions. He does not have a computer or computer access. Do you know where he can get printed info?
Thanks!
I don’t know how to get printed instructions mailed, but you can print out directions for him from the website: here’s instructions on how to add additional minutes: https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/add_airtime.aspx
Thanks for the added minutes info Gerry. I looked at the website and don’t see anything about instructions. I’d print them out for him if I saw them. There is a phone number for cell phone technical problems. I guess he’ll have to try that.
Thanks.
I really need a phone to use in emergency.
this phone well help me
WE MY HUSBAND AND I GET A SMALL INCOME AND WE GET A SMALL FOOD STAMPS EACH MONTH I AM 72 MY HUSBAND IS 73.IT TAKE WHAT WE GET TO PAY OUR BILLS SO WE NEED A PHONE THAT DOES NOT COST A LOT SO WE CAN CALL THE DOCTORS OFFICE.CAN YOU HELP US?