If you have low income and need a cell phone to stay connected, then you may find this bit of information useful. Assurance Wireless from Virgin Mobile offers a free cell phone along with 200 free minutes every month to those with low income, who reside in North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, and Virginia. According to the website these are the freebies you are given.

_ A FREE Assurance Wireless phone
_ 200 FREE minutes each month for local and domestic long-distance calling
_ FREE voicemail, call waiting, and caller ID
_ FREE 911 access

And there are “no bills, long-term contracts, activation fees, recurring fees, or surcharges” in the plan. Check out their qualifications to find out if you are eligible.