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Lifeline Guides: Free Phone Tips and How-To Articles

These guides cover the three most common Lifeline questions: which documents you need, how to recertify each year and how to keep your phone number when you switch. Each one is reviewed against FCC and USAC information.

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Documents Needed for Lifeline

See which documents prove Lifeline eligibility: program letters, income proof and ID. Prepare before you apply for a free phone.

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Free iPhone & Lifeline FAQs

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Browse free iPhones and tablets for Lifeline customers: iPhone 14, 13, 11, 8 Plus, 7 and free government tablets. Compare specs and apply.

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