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Lifeline Plans: Free Talk, Text & Data

Every plan includes a free device when you enroll. Start at $0 and upgrade anytime.

Phone Government's Lifeline Free plan costs $0 per month for eligible customers and includes unlimited talk and text, 4.5GB of high-speed data, mobile hotspot, voicemail and 911 access. Customers who want more data can upgrade to Lifeline Plus ($10/month, 15GB) or Lifeline Unlimited ($20/month). Residents of Tribal lands get our Tribal Lifeline plan with unlimited data for $0.

Updated · Sources: FCC · USAC

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  • More data

    Lifeline Plus

    $10/month

    • Unlimited talk & text
    • 15GB high-speed data
    • 5GB mobile hotspot
    • Free international texting
    • Free device with enrollment
    Choose Lifeline Plus
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    Lifeline Unlimited

    $20/month

    • Unlimited talk, text & data
    • 25GB high-speed, then reduced speed
    • 10GB mobile hotspot
    • 5G access where available
    • Free device with enrollment
    Choose Lifeline Unlimited
  • Tribal lands

    Tribal Lifeline

    $0/month

    • Unlimited talk & text
    • Unlimited data (25GB high-speed)
    • 10GB mobile hotspot
    • Enhanced $34.25 benefit
    • Free device with enrollment
    Choose Tribal Lifeline

Plans and prices shown are for eligible Lifeline customers after the federal Lifeline discount. Applicable taxes and fees may apply to paid upgrades. Data speeds are reduced after the high-speed allowance. Plans subject to change.

What's included in the free Lifeline plan?

Unlimited nationwide talk and text, 4.5GB of high-speed data each month, mobile hotspot, voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling and 911/E911 access. Your plan renews automatically every month at $0 as long as you stay eligible and use your service.

Can I upgrade my data?

Yes. Call 1-800-633-7797 for plan changes. Upgrades take effect immediately or on your next renewal date.

What happens when I use all my high-speed data?

On Lifeline Free and Plus, data pauses until your next monthly renewal unless you add a data top-up. On Unlimited and Tribal plans, data continues at reduced speeds.

Do I need a contract or credit check?

No. All plans are no-contract, and there's no credit check.

High-speed data included each monthMonthly high-speed data by Phone Government plan (GB).
High-speed data included each monthMonthly high-speed data by Phone Government plan (GB).0 GB8 GB16 GB24 GB32 GBLifeline Free: 4.5 GB4.5 GBLifeline FreeLifeline Plus: 15 GB15 GBLifeline PlusUnlimited: 25 GB25 GBUnlimitedTribal Lifeline: 25 GB25 GBTribal Lifeline
High-speed data included each month
Lifeline Free4.5 GB
Lifeline Plus15 GB
Unlimited25 GB
Tribal Lifeline25 GB

Unlimited and Tribal plans continue at reduced speeds after the high-speed allowance.

Monthly Lifeline benefitFederal discount applied to your phone service each month.
Standard Lifeline$9.25/mo
Tribal lands Lifeline$34.25/mo

Phone Government applies the full benefit so qualifying customers pay $0 for the base plan.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lifeline Free plan really $0?

Yes, for eligible customers. The federal Lifeline benefit plus Phone Government's discounts cover the full cost.

When does my plan renew?

Every 30 days from your activation date.

Does the plan work in all 50 states?

Your service works nationwide on our partner networks. Check coverage.

Can I use my own phone with these plans?

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