Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Columbus IL?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Columbus and throughout the state of Illinois 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
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
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Pell Grant
- Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs
You may also qualify for ACP 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 Columbus?
If you found this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Columbus 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 government phone tent in Adams 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 simple enrollment process and claiming 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 simple details to determine your elibility.
