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.

SafeLink Wireless, a government assisted program, is offering a Free cell phone plus Free cell phone service to people with low income provided by TracFone Wireless. This service will cost you nothing and there is no contract. If you already qualify for some form of government assisted program such as Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid and have a home address then you may qualify. The service is limited to one per household and not all states are part of the program. You should be able to find a list of participating states in the FAQ section of the site.

Take advantage of the Free program if you think you qualify and if not then tell your loved ones and friends who can use the help. Having a cell phone is no longer a luxury. It has become a necessity in this day and age as well as a safety precaution.