The federal government has made smartphones and plans available so that everyone can access communication portals and the internet. Lifeline is a program developed to reach income-qualifying households. Along with other operations, this group makes it possible for everyone to send and receive phone calls and text messages. There are many benefits to this package.
Cost
It may be hard to believe, but this is a free service that many people can apply for. If you are approved, you can get a free phone and cellular package. The cell phone package comes with data and unlimited text and talk. You can call any phone number inside the United States, and you will also be able to receive and save voicemails.
Application
To enroll in this program to receive a government assistance phone, participants must meet income requirements. These are determined by which state you reside in and how many people are in your household. If you or someone in your home currently receives assistance from another federal program, you may be eligible. Some qualifying programs are Medicaid, housing assistance, some pension plans, and nutritional programs.
Time
The U.S. federal government worked with the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) to give everyone access to the internet during the pandemic. This program may expire when the funding runs out or when the state of emergency ends. Once that happens, all users will be notified, and there could be several other plans to move over to. Individuals who are on food assistance or suffer severe loss of income already have options available to explore.
