What carrier does California LifeLine use?

Assurance Wireless
Lifeline Program: Assurance Wireless is a California LifeLine provider. Lifeline is a government benefit program. Assurance Wireless provides Lifeline service supported by the federal Universal Service Fund and the California LifeLine Program.

How do I activate my California LifeLine phone?

To apply for California LifeLine you must call your home or cell phone company and state you qualify for the program via Program-Based OR Income-Based. Once you inform the home or cell phone company that you qualify, they will begin the application process for you.

Is lifeline available in California?

Lifeline is a California state assistance program for low-income residents. Phone, Landline, and Internet service are available via Lifeline providers.

How do I renew my lifeline phone service?

There are three ways to recertify for Lifeline. Complete the online form to recertify. This option is only available if you DO NOT have to provide proof documentation. Call (855) 359-4299, enter in the application ID number included in your letter, and follow the prompts.

How do I get a free cell phone in California?

Calfresh, food stamps, or supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP)
Medicaid/Medi-cal.
Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8.
National School Free Lunch Program (NSLP)

Who’s offering free cell phones?

These are the carriers that currently are eligible with the Lifeline Assistance program:

Assurance Wireless.
Cintex Wireless.
Copper Valley Wireless.
Easy Wireless.
enTouch Wireless.
FeelSafe Wireless.
GCI.
Infiniti Mobile.

How do I activate my government phone?

How to Activate My SafeLink Cell Phone

Unravel the power cord and insert it into your new cell phone, then plug it in.
Power on your cell phone and make a test call to confirm that it is properly activated.
Call SafeLink customer service at 800-977-3768 if you have problems activating your SafeLink Wireless cell phone.