Low Cost Cell Phone Plans

In today’s world, owning a cell phone is outside of a struggling family’s budget. Unfortunately, with the rising prices of goods and high unemployment rates, families might not be able to afford the normal price of a cell phone or telephone service. Low cost cell phone plans and services have been introduced by the government and allow people who are at or below 135% of the poverty line or on certain types of government assistance to have access to cheap cell phone and telephone plans.

Individuals who are on any of the following programs will have access to these low cost cell phone plans.

Non Tribal Land Residents

SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
Section 8 (Federal Public Housing Assistance)
Food Stamps
The National School Lunch Program’s Free Lunch Program
Medicaid
TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)

Tribal Land Residents

Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
TTANF (Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Head Start
Various state assistance programs

People who are currently not on any of these programs have to ability to receive this benefit, if their income is below the poverty line.

1 Person households are allowed to earn $15,080.
2 Person households are allowed to earn $20,426.
3 Person households are allowed to earn $25,772.
4 Person households are allowed to earn $31,118.

The typical discount can be as much as $30 off of a cell phone activation fee or land line installation fee and $10 off the monthly service, depending on the state. However, those living on Tribal lands can get a maximum discount of a $100 off a cell phone activation fee or land line installation fee and $35 off per month on their basic services.

For those who think they are qualified for this assistance program, contact Qlink wireless. Qlink Wireless is just one of the many providers who offer low cost cell phone plans.