Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in New York?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in New York 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 High-speed Data
- Free Hotspot Service
Who Is 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
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
- SNAP / CalFresh / Food Stamps
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Pell Grant
- Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs
You may also qualify for ACP based on your household income if it meets or exceeds the Federal Poverty Guidelines level in New York.
Is There A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In New York?
If you landed on this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in New York or free government cell phones, 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 New York (they tend to come and go on short notice), if you can wait a few days for a new smartphone to be delivered to you, then we recommend going through the simple enrollment process and claiming 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 next page you will be asked to provide some basic details about your household to determine your elibility.
