Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Ogden IL?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Ogden 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 Talk
- Free Unlimited Texting
- Free Hotspot Service
- Free High-speed Data
Who Is Eligible For The Affordable Connectivity Program?
You may qualify if a member of your household participates in one of these 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)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- 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 Ogden?
If you found this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Ogden IL 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 government phone tent in Champaign County IL (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 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 following page you will be asked to provide some basic details to determine elibility.