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You may be eligible to receive free government phone service, plus a free phone if you participate in the following government programs: Enrollment in this government benefit program is available to California residents who qualify based on federal or state specific criteria.
You can request to change your mobile phone number up to three times each year. Assurance Wireless Lifeline offer is available to eligible customers, residing in selected areas, who are approved for Lifeline service, a government assistance program.
Contact the LifeLine Call Center for general information about the California LifeLine program. The LifeLine Call Center can also help find telephone companies that offer California LifeLine and connect consumers to these California LifeLine approved telephone companies.
Click on Provider Search to find out the home and cell phone companies approved in your area. Check out the Application Instructions for more details. If you currently do not have home or cell phone service, you can contact the California LifeLine Call Center to determine the available phone companies in your area.
Government-funded Affordable Connectivity Program and Lifeline Program offering Free Smartphone + Unlimited Talk, Text and Data to Low Income Families
Contact the California LifeLine Call Center for general information about the California LifeLine Program from 7 AM to 7 PM (Pacific Time) from Monday through Friday (except state holidays) at: 1-866-272-0349
Already participating in government assistance programs? You’re at an advantage! If you receive assistance from Medicaid/Medi-Cal, SNAP/CalFresh, or other government assistance programs, or are considered low income, you may be approved for FREE lifeline phone service.* Enroll Now