Not only may you qualify for a brand new free cell phone, but most of these programs also offer free, albeit a limited amount of cell phone airtime every month. Chances are, if you already participate in similar State or Federal assistance programs such as Food Stamps, Medicaid or the Federal Public Housing Assistance Program then you will most likely qualify for a free cell phone within one of these programs.

When you consider just how important these free cell phone programs are, consider how important they are in a time of need, such as during an emergency situation, a broken down automobile or when a school needs to contact a parent of a child.  It is estimated that more than 7 million households in the United States do not have any telephone whatsoever.  Imagine what a free cell phone could do to a family in this situation. It would give them a sense of freedom, security and an ability to connect like they may not have had in the past.

This is another example of how the government is trying to help households in need across the nation, although there is still a long way to go, giving free cell phones for low income individuals is a huge step in the right direction.