Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Monterey CA?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Monterey and throughout the state of California can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. If you qualify, your household will receive:
- Free Smartphone
- Free Unlimited Texting
- Free Unlimited Talk
- Free High-speed Data
- Free Hotspot Service
Who Qualifies For The Affordable Connectivity Program?
You may qualify if a member of your household participates in atleast one of these assistance programs:
- Medicaid / Medi-Cal
- SNAP / CalFresh / Food Stamps
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Pell Grant
You may also qualify based on your household income if it meets or exceeds the Federal Poverty Guidelines level in California.
Is There A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In Monterey?
If you landed on this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Monterey CA 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 Monterey County (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 getting your phone that way.
How Do I Claim My Free Smart Phone?
You can start the process by entering your email and zipcode in the form below and clicking "Start". On the following page you will be asked to provide some basic details about your household to determine elibility.
