Thursday, October 3

Tag: Subsidized Cell Phone

The Free Phone and Data Program Is Real and You Might Qualify
Technology

The Free Phone and Data Program Is Real and You Might Qualify

The US government funds a program to help low-income individuals obtain life-changing technologies, such as a smartphone, free talk and text service, free data plans, and discounted broadband service for their homes. The program also offers a $100 credit towards a desktop, laptop, or tablet with a contribution towards the purchase by the recipient, typically between $10 to $50. Many people qualify for the ACP program offered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). You probably know someone who doesn’t yet have either a smartphone or Internet service at home who could qualify through this program. Here’s a quick list of who it helps: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, Medicaid recipients, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, an...