Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Michigan?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Michigan and throughout the US can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. If you qualify, your household will receive:
- Free Smartphone
- Free Unlimited Texting
- Free Unlimited Talk
- Free Hotspot Service
- Free High-speed Data
Who Is Eligible For The Affordable Connectivity Program?
You may qualify if a member of your household participates in one of these assistance programs:
- Medicaid / Medi-Cal
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
- SNAP / CalFresh / Food Stamps
- 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 for ACP based on your household income if it meets or exceeds the Federal Poverty Guidelines level in Michigan.
Is There A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In Michigan?
If you landed on this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Michigan or free phones government, you are probably in urgent need of a cellular phone. While we won't be able to point you in the direction of a free government phone tent in Michigan (they tend to come and go on short notice), if you can wait a few days for a new smartphone to be sent to you, then we recommend going through the simple enrollment process and claiming your phone that way.
How Do I Claim My Free Smartphone?
To start the process, enter your email and zipcode in the form below and clicking "Start". On the next page you will be asked to provide some basic details about your household to determine your elibility.
