Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in JAARS NC?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in JAARS and throughout the state of North Carolina can afford the broadband they need for work, school, 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 the following assistance programs:
- Medicaid / Medi-Cal
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
- SNAP / CalFresh / Food Stamps
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Pell Grant
- Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs
You may also qualify based on your household income if it meets or exceeds the Federal Poverty Guidelines level in North Carolina.
Where Can I Find A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In JAARS?
If you found this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in JAARS NC or "obamaphone" near me, you are probably in urgent need of a cellular phone. While we won't be able to point you in the direction of a free phone tent in Union County (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 simple enrollment process and getting your phone that way.
How Do I Claim My Free Smartphone?
To start the process, enter your email and zipcode in the form below and clicking "Start". On the next page you will be asked to provide some basic details to determine elibility.
