Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Cattaraugus County NY?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Cattaraugus County and throughout the state of New York 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
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
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- 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 New York.
Where Can I Find A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In Cattaraugus County?
If you landed on this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Cattaraugus County NY or free government phones New York, you are probably in urgent need of a government cell phone. While we won't be able to point you in the direction of a free phone tent in Cattaraugus County (they tend to come and go on short notice), if you can wait a few days for a new phone to be sent to you, then we recommend going through the simple 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 next page you will be asked to provide some basic details about your household to determine elibility.
