Free 2-Minute Eligibility Check

Check Your Eligibility for a Free Government iPhone

Whether you may qualify depends on Lifeline’s income and program rules, your state, and which participating provider you choose. Answer a few quick questions below to see where you stand.

Eligibility Checker

Step 1 of 4 — Your State

Which state or territory do you live in?

Alaska and Hawaii use higher income guidelines than the other 48 states.

Who May Qualify

Income-Based

Households with income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines for their size and state may qualify.

Program-Based

Participation in SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension, or a qualifying Tribal program.

One Per Household

Only one Lifeline benefit is allowed per household, regardless of how many members individually qualify.

Source: FCC – Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications and USAC – Lifeline Consumer Eligibility.

What You May Need

If you apply, you may be asked to provide:

  • Government-issued ID
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of program participation, if applicable
  • Income documentation, if applying by income

Lifeline Notice

Lifeline is the FCC’s current federal program for wireless or internet service discounts — up to $9.25 per month (up to $34.25 on qualifying Tribal lands). The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended on June 1, 2024 and is no longer accepting applications. If you’re looking for “free iPhone ACP,” that program is discontinued; Lifeline is the active option today.

Source: FCC – ACP Has Ended (Consumer Fact Sheet).

Eligibility Checker FAQ

No. This tool is an informational estimate only. It does not submit an application anywhere. Final eligibility is always determined through the official Lifeline National Verifier or a participating provider’s own verification process.

No. The checker runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is submitted, stored, or shared — it disappears as soon as you leave or refresh the page.

Guidelines are higher in Alaska and Hawaii, and figures update annually, so a close estimate doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t qualify. The checker will flag this as “may need more information” — in that case, applying through the official National Verifier is the best way to get a definitive answer.

No. Lifeline allows only one benefit per household, not per individual, even if more than one person would separately qualify — unless each person can show they maintain a genuinely separate household at the same address.

No. The Affordable Connectivity Program ended on June 1, 2024, and is not accepting new applications. Lifeline is the current active federal program described on this page.

Ready to See What’s Available?

If you may qualify, take the next step and compare participating providers and device offers in your state.

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Disclaimer: This eligibility checker is an independent, informational tool operated by iphonegovfree.org/ and is not affiliated with the U.S. government, the FCC, USAC, or any federal or state agency. It provides an estimate only, based solely on the information you enter, and does not submit, store, or share your answers. It is not an application and does not guarantee approval, a specific device, or any provider offer. Final eligibility is determined according to official Lifeline program rules through the National Verifier or a participating provider. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended on June 1, 2024, and is no longer active.