Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Rosendale NY?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Rosendale 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 Texting
- Free Unlimited Talk
- Free High-speed Data
- Free Hotspot Service
Am I 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
- SNAP / CalFresh / Food Stamps
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- 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 Rosendale?
If you landed on this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Rosendale NY or "obamaphone" near me, 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 government phone tent in Ulster County (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 getting your phone that way.
How Do I Claim My Free Smart Phone?
You can start the process by entering your email and zipcode in the form below and clicking "Start". On the following page you will be asked to provide some basic details about your household to determine elibility.
