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Free Government Cell Phone Scheme in US

By Bob Evans


The US government announced the free government cell phone scheme to help the financially unstable people who cannot think of buying a phone of their own. The government introduced the scheme as a part of many plans drafted to improvise the life of economically backward people. The scheme won lot of criticism in the many peoples eyes. One group protested saying giving free gifts is a not the best way to help people while another group insisted the practical problems in the scheme like security issue. But the government assured them it had a good intention in introducing the scheme.

According to the free government cell phone scheme, free phones are given to families living below the poverty line. These families are the ones already receiving government aids like Food stamps. Since only people living below the poverty line receive these benefits from the government, the free cell phones reach only the needy people who cannot afford to buy a mobile phone on their own. Owning a mobile phone can help these people in various ways. First, it increases the familys job prospects. In this modern world, contacting an employer without a mobile phone is seemingly impossible.

The free government cell phone scheme is used extensively by the poor students. Students, who come out of their family to study and work, find the free mobiles very useful. They use the mobile to improve their friends circle, contact their family and earn various types of jobs.

Old people deserted without any immediate relatives also benefit under this scheme. They use the free mobile to get their bills paid, talk with their pals and contact the world in times of emergency. Calling 911 is absolutely free from these free phones. The free phones come with a certain amount of free talk time. If the user wants to increase the talk time, they can recharge it normally.

Nearly all the states in USA are members of the free government cell phone scheme. The eligibility criterion to receive the phone differs slightly from state to state. People living in the state who does not participate in the program are not eligible to get the free mobiles. Official government websites like safelinkwireless.com provide all the necessary info on how to get the government free cell phone. People can apply both online and offline for the free phone. Once they submit the required documents, the phone will reach them within a fortnight.




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