Safelink Wireless

Phone Number
800-723-3546
Email

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Location

PO Box 160490 Hialeah, FL 33016-9997
Office Website
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/

The minutes can be used for local or domestic long distance calling and tex messaging. There are a variety of plans, based upon your state and potentially what you are looking for.

Lifeline + ACP

Free smartphone or BYOP

Unlimited talk

Unlimited text

Calls to Canada and Mexico

25GB high speed data

Up to 5GB of hotspot data
ACP Plan

Free SIM card

Unlimited talk

Unlimited text

Calls to Canada and Mexico

10GB data

Includes 5GB of hotspot data
Lifeline Plan

Free SIM card

350 voice minutes

Unlimited texts

4.5GB data

Qualification

Subscribers are eligible for the program if their income is 135% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if they are enrolled in these assistance programs::

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps
Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
Tribal Head Start If you meet the income qualifying standards
Tribal Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Special plans

Special Plans for California Residents

Individuals living in California often enjoy the most advantageous offers regarding free government cell phone services. The telecom providers in California typically extend a more substantial monthly subsidy than the federal assistance available in other states. Consequently, residents of California benefit from greater text allowances, more minutes, and generally increased data options. Below are the details of what California residents can anticipate from their plans:

Unlimited text messages and unlimited talk time, along with 500MB of data at no cost.
Unlimited text and talk, plus 1.2 GB of data for only $10 per month.
Unlimited text and talk, in addition to 4GB of data for $17.60 per month.
Unlimited text and talk, with 10 GB of data available for $32.60 per month.

Plans for Residents in Other States

For individuals residing in other states, including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, here’s what you can expect from the Lifeline Assistance free government cell phone program:

Bring Your Own Phone Option

If you choose to bring your own compatible GSM smartphone, you will receive a complimentary SIM card, unlimited texting, 350 free monthly voice minutes, 1 GB of data for the first three months, and 500MB of data each month thereafter.

Receive a Free Phone

Alternatively, if you prefer, you can receive a free smartphone equipped with data and Wi-Fi capabilities. This option includes unlimited texting along with 353 monthly minutes and 500MB of data.

Overview of the Program

The application process for SafeLink Wireless is straightforward and free of any contracts. Interested individuals can apply online or by calling the designated number. Signing up for the program is both simple and quick. Some features included with your SafeLink Wireless phone are:

Common features such as call waiting, caller ID, and voicemail.
International long-distance calling options.
Unused minutes may carry over, although this depends on the selected plan.
The device remains active for one year from the date of shipment, after which you must recertify your eligibility annually.

California residents enjoy more generous allowances for texts and minutes, along with access to superior smartphones, while residents of other states may receive more basic cell phones. In California, recipients often receive Android smartphones, which are more advanced.

Options for Increasing Your Minutes

If you find yourself running low on minutes before the month concludes, there are options available to you. TracFone Airtime Cards can be purchased at various retail outlets, including CVS, Walmart, Target, Kmart, Walgreens, RadioShack, Family Dollar stores, Rite Aid, and Dollar General. Additionally, these minutes can be acquired online.

Typically, the plan provides an average of 350 minutes each month, but you have the flexibility to purchase additional minutes as needed. More information and options for acquiring minutes can be located on our SafeLink Wireless/TracFone Minutes page. You may also use a Tracfone promo code to access special deals on the program.