Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Shelby MS?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Shelby and throughout the state of Mississippi can afford the broadband they need for school, work, healthcare and more. If you qualify, your household will receive:
- Free Smartphone
- Free Unlimited Talk
- Free Unlimited Texting
- Free High-speed Data
- Free Hotspot Service
Who Is Eligible For The Affordable Connectivity Program?
You may qualify if a member of your household participates in one of the following assistance programs:
- Medicaid / Medi-Cal
- SNAP / CalFresh / Food Stamps
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Pell Grant
You may also qualify for ACP based on your household income if it meets or exceeds the Federal Poverty Guidelines level in Mississippi.
Is There A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In Shelby?
If you landed on this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Shelby MS 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 Bolivar County MS (they tend to come and go on short notice), if you can wait a few days for a new smartphone 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 Smart Phone?
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 simple details to determine elibility.
