Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Carol Stream IL?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Carol Stream and throughout the state of Illinois can afford the broadband they need for school, work, 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
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
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- 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 Illinois.
Is There A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In Carol Stream?
If you found this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Carol Stream IL or "obamaphone" near me, you are probably in urgent need of a cell phone. While we won't be able to point you in the direction of a free phone tent in Dupage 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 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 simple details about your household to determine elibility.
