subject: Government Free Phones Service [print this page] The government realizes that cell phones are very important in today's world and they are a necessity of life. So, they have launched a government free phones service that aims at bringing cell phones to all needy citizens free of cost.
Although, this service is not available in all the states, a lot of states are joining the ranks gradually. To find out whether it is provided in your residential state, visit the Assurance Wireless official website and type your zip code. Once you make sure that this facility is available in your state, you need to check if you satisfy the eligibility criteria.
There are two parameters that make an individual eligible for this service. If you are registered for a government assistance program or service, you automatically become eligible for the government free phones program. There are many assistance programs launched by the government such as Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, food stamps, housing assistance, which make you eligible to receive free phones from Assurance Wireless.
You can also show a proof of your annual income and if it is below the set limit, you will be able to apply for a phone. Remember that only one member per family is authorized to apply for a free phone. Do not try any wrong methods as that may result in the suspension of service or rejection of your application.
If you are eligible and the service is available in your state, you can now proceed to the application part. It takes around three to four weeks for the application to get approved and the dispatch of the free phone.
You can get the application form from your local vendor or alternatively you can download it from the official website of Assurance Wireless. Once you have filled this form and attached the required documents, you have to mail it back to Assurance wireless.
Now, your job is over, you just have to wait for the application to get processed. You get a free phone with 250 minutes for local and long distance call throughout the nation per month with this government free phones program. But, if you use up all the free minutes and require more, you can buy credit at reduced costs from the company.
Assurance wireless provides great offers and services at subsidized costs. Additional services such as SMS and MMS can also be availed at very low tariff. So, stop worrying and get a free phone with this very attractive and beneficial government free phones program.
