Cell Phones (LIFELINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) | Assurance Wireless
Eligibility
Households must not already be receiving service from Assurance Wireless and must meet eligibility criteria for the federal Lifeline Assistance Program. To be eligible for Lifeline, applicants must have a household income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or participate in certain federal assistance programs, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Supplemental Security Income, or the Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit.
Required documents
Other documents (View website FAQ for list of acceptable documents.)
Hours
mon 12:00am - 11:59pm
tue 12:00am - 11:59pm
wed 12:00am - 11:59pm
thu 12:00am - 11:59pm
fri 12:00am - 11:59pm
sat 12:00am - 11:59pm
sun 12:00am - 11:59pm
(888) 898-4888
Voice·
voice | Lifeline Program
Languages
Other languages by translation
Application process
Application required. Applications may be completed over the phone or online.
Fees
Starting at $25+tax.
Service area
Kentucky
Ohio
Offers a low-cost cellphone to Assurance Wireless Lifeline customers.
Last assured
01/30/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Assurance Wireless
Federal Lifeline Assistance program provider offering free and discounted phone service to eligible households.
