Is SafeLink Wireless really free?

SafeLink Wireless® is happy to provide eligible customers the opportunity to stay connected with their loved ones and their daily life through one of our LifeLine plans. SafeLink offers you a Smartphone or SIM Card along with free minutes, texts and data each month for qualified customers.

Who is the carrier for SafeLink Wireless?

* SafeLink uses the network of Tracfone operating as an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator). SafeLink Wireless provides mobile phone service to those customers who qualify for the LifeLine subsidy, a government-supported telephone program. Plans are Free or at a very low cost.

How can I upgrade my government phone for free?

If you upgrade your SafeLink wireless services, you will automatically get a free phone upgrade by SafeLink, which provides a free smartphone. Moreso, to receive any SafeLink phone upgrades, you will have to be an eligible member of SafeLink wireless services.

Does SafeLink have unlimited Data?

Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data with 10 to 15GB Hotspot Data* (Offer varies by state) & Unlimited International calling**. Video Streams at up to 480p. We reserve the right to review your account for usage in violation of the SafeLink Wireless Terms and Conditions.

Is SafeLink owned by Verizon?

SafeLink is a subsidiary of TracFone Wireless which is owned by America Movil. With more than 225 million wireless customers throughout the world, America Movil has positioned itself as the fifth largest wireless phone company in the world.

Can I put my SafeLink SIM card in another phone?

A. You cannot do that because a SIM card becomes locked to a Tracfone phone (sister company of Safelink Wireless, where they get the phones) the moment the phone they sent you is powered up. After than, it becomes “unusable” in any other phone or with any other provider.

Is my phone compatible with SafeLink wireless?

Cell phones from nearly every manufacturer will work on our network as long as they use a SIM card! You must have a compatible or Unlocked GSM Phone in order to participate in the SafeLink Keep Your Own Smartphone plan.

What type of phone does SafeLink give you?

Safelink Wireless customers are issued cell phones through the Tracfone Wireless prepaid cell phone company. According to the Safelink Wireless website, Tracfone offers nationwide coverage, and their signals are carried on more than 30 towers of major cell phone companies across the country.

Is SafeLink the same as Tracfone?

SafeLink is a brand of TracFone Wireless, Inc. (“TracFone”).

How do I get a free SafeLink phone?

You can enjoy your SafeLink Wireless Service at NO COST. You must be approved by the California LifeLine Administrator to receive the California LifeLine and federal LifeLine discounted service. In addition, you must remain eligible to receive our plans of free voice minutes, texts and Data every month.

How to get free wireless service with SafeLink?

SafeLink has offered free wireless service to the community for over 12 years. This Emergency Broadband Benefit is available for eligible households. You may qualify if you have Medicaid or SNAP. Offers may vary. Please visit Terms & Conditions. To begin your EBB application, enter your Zip Code above and click START

Who is the provider of SafeLink Lifeline Assistance?

Every new customer who enrolls in Safelink Wireless Lifeline assistance program will receive: Safelink Wireless service is a program for Income eligible households provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc.

Who is TracFone Wireless and who is SafeLink?

Safelink Wireless service is a program for Income eligible households provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. In order to participate in the Safelink Wireless service, persons must meet certain eligibility requirements set by each State where the service is to be provided.

How long does a SafeLink hotspot last for?

A month equals 30 days. Everyone Deserves to Stay Connected. High-Speed Data, Talk, and Text with International Calling & 10 or 15GB of Hotspot Data (Varies by state). SafeLink has offered free wireless service to the community for over 12 years.