Over the last couple of years, the term “Obama Phone” has
been thrown around very loosely. The
basic premise to the term Obama Phone is a free government cell phone through a
program called LifeLine.
Budget Mobile participates in the LifeLine Cell Phone
program commonly known as an Obama Phone by offering qualified low-income
individuals with a free cell phone that includes free cell phone service. To qualify for a free cell phone with free
cell phone service, individuals must qualify by meeting a certain income
requirement that is designated by each state.
In general, individuals can qualify for an Obama Phone / LifeLine Phone
with Budget Mobile if they are participating through a federal or state run
financial assistance program.
Examples of Qualifying Financial Assistance Programs
- Medicaid
- Food Stamps (SNAP)
- Federal Housing Assistance
- Supplemental Security Income
- National School Lunch (Free version only)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Benefits of an Obama Phone
The concept of an Obama Phone is to help someone who is less
fortunate to get back on his or her feet and be financially stable. This means that instead of worrying about how
someone is going to pay their cell phone bill, they can transition that effort
to focus on providing for their families and themselves. This also means that instead of worrying
about the cost of cell phone minutes and text messages, they can spend that
extra time on the phone that might be needed for a job interview over the phone, which in
turn helps them become more financially stable.
Obama Phones or LifeLine Phones also help people in communicating with
babysitters, doctors offices, tow truck drivers, and other service providers in
which it is almost always necessary to have a phone to communicate with.
See if you qualify for a Free Government Phone
To see if you qualify for a free government phone, please
visit BudgetMobile.com and click on the particular state in which you
live. If you see that you qualify, it is
easy to upload your proof of qualification.
If you have additional questions about an Obama Phone/LifeLine Phone,
please feel free to contact us through our Facebook Page or our Resources Page.
