Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in South Carolina?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in South Carolina and throughout the US 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 High-speed Data
- Free Hotspot Service
How Do I Qualify 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
- 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
- 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 South Carolina.
Is There A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In South Carolina?
If you found this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in South Carolina or free government smartphone, 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 South Carolina (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 quick and easy enrollment process and claiming 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 your elibility.
