Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Wakefield-Peacedale RI?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Wakefield-Peacedale and throughout the state of Rhode Island can afford the broadband they need for school, work, healthcare and more. If you qualify, your household will receive:
- Free Smartphone
- Free Unlimited Talk
- Free Unlimited Texting
- Free Hotspot Service
- Free High-speed Data
Am I Eligible For The Affordable Connectivity Program?
You may qualify if a member of your household participates in atleast one of these assistance programs:
- Medicaid / Medi-Cal
- SNAP / CalFresh / Food Stamps
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Pell Grant
You may also qualify based on your household income if it meets or exceeds the Federal Poverty Guidelines level in Rhode Island.
Where Can I Find A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In Wakefield-Peacedale?
If you found this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Wakefield-Peacedale RI or "obamaphone" near me, you are probably in urgent need of a cell phone. While we won't be able to point you in the direction of a free phone tent in Washington County RI (they tend to come and go on short notice), if you can wait a few days for a new phone to be delivered to you, then we recommend going through the quick and easy enrollment process and getting your phone that way.
How Do I Claim My Free Smartphone?
You can start the process by entering your email and zipcode in the form below and clicking "Start". On the following page you will be asked to provide some basic details about your household to determine your elibility.
