Getting A Cell Phone That You Dont Pay For | The Communication Blog

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Getting A Cell Phone That You Dont Pay For

By Tony Earls

A technological era is one way to describe the age we are living in. Ten years ago, touchscreen phones were only a distant dream but now they are a norm. But not everyone can afford them. When you have a family to feed and bills to pay, getting a phone falls from your list of priorities. Luckily the government understands such dilemmas, and offers free phones to the individuals that cannot afford them.

These are not exactly the next-generation phones with Wi-Fi and operating systems, but they will get you talking. Only one is given per household as per the regulations. They are best used during times of emergencies since they dont have a lot of talk-time. This is dependent on some states though, but the range is from 55 minutes to about 250 minutes per month.

If you are on the lower end of this range, then its best to use the phone during emergencies only. If by some chance you dont, the minutes are carried over to the next month, so in time they do accumulate. If you need more minutes than the government is offering, you can always purchase more.

You will not be eligible for these free phones if you have a lavish lifestyle. But if you struggle with low-wages and are a member of a public aid program like Medicaid, then you can qualify. Records of how much you make every year are important in finalizing the decision.

The free government phones are not available in all states- as of yet. Its not exactly easy with so many specifics to address, but its a long term goal to have every state within the program. You can confirm the eligibility of your state by logging in to a providers website like Lifelink. And if it is included, you can make the application, as it is simple and straightforward. If you qualify, the free phone is given to you together with the approved free minutes.

Perhaps a round of applause should be given to the government for this attempt to enable people to stay in touch. Being a low-wage earner is now not reason enough to stay without a phone when the government is giving them away for free. There are no strings attached, so you neednt be skeptical about it. And when you finally want to give up being in the program, you can keep the phone if you want to.

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