Free Government Cellphone Program

Free cell phones from the United States Government are the newest social assistance program that is being rolled out in these tough economic times.  While the government has provided food, housing, and schooling, and even land lines, this new government program has been questioned because the item being given, a cellphone, is not considered a necessity by many.

The program itself is quite simple.  Any citizen of the United States can apply for a free cellphone from the government.  Successful applicants will be provided a basic cell phone but also a basic cell phone plan.  The government cell phone plans will depend on the state you live in but most states provide at least an hour of free talk time per month, with some states allowing up to ninety minutes of free cell phone air time per month.

To qualify for the free government cellphone plan the applicant can either apply on line or through the mail.  Acceptance to receive the free cell phone is based on various variables.  For example, people who are already receiving some other form of government assistance are automatically qualified to receive a government cell phone and service.  So people receiving medicaid or welfare will now have access to a government provided cellphone.  If the applicant is not currently receiving other government assistance, they can qualify based on their income versus a percentage of the poverty level in the United States.

While the program may not solve all the current economic and social problems, at least it will allow those who had no access to phones a viable line of communication.  Those who receive the free cell phone will now be able to have a stable phone number that they can use to apply for jobs and to take care of other essential life tasks. There are some limits, however, including the low monthly minutes, and the cell phone user will be responsible for minute overage charges.