Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Hilton Head Island SC?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Hilton Head Island and throughout the state of South Carolina can afford the broadband they need for work, school, 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
Who Qualifies 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)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- 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 South Carolina.
Where Can I Find A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In Hilton Head Island?
If you found this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Hilton Head Island SC 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 phone tent in Beaufort County (they tend to come and go on short notice), if you can wait a few days for a new phone to be delivered to you, then we recommend going through the quick and easy 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 next page you will be asked to provide some basic details about your household to determine your elibility.