QLink Wireless Cell Phones – Free Cell Phones

QLink Wireless, a federally assisted wireless company that is offering free phones and upgrades to smartphones to its consumers.  No monthly bills, no contracts, and no credit checks.  QLink Wireless’ free cell phone program, is open to Texas, Michigan, Maryland, West Virginia, and Nevada, and plans to offer services in 47 states to those who qualify financially.

This phone company works with Lifeline Assistance and financed by the FCC members.   The FCC regulates communications by radio, satellite, cable, the internet, television, wire, throughout the United States, DC, and U.S. territories.  The FCC is regulated by the Wireless Telecommunication Bureau (WTB) which regulates domestic wireless telecommunication, cellular, paging safety and other forms of communications.

QLink Wireless Update

UPDATE:  How to get Free Extra Minutes – When you refer a family member or a friend to Q Link Wireless, you will receive an extra 100 bonus minutes.   Call or email Q Link to give the names of your referral and receive an extra 100 for each person you refer, when they are approved to get a phone.

Concerning Lifeline Assistance, every state’s policies, and restrictions differ slightly.  But all offer similar benefits, to users.  To be eligible for Q Link Wireless free phone service an individual or family must meet the financial requirements of the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines.  You can also sign up if you receive federal assistance from a government agency.  (see below).

What you get with QLink Wireless

• Up to 350 minutes
• Voicemail
• Free Smartphone
• 1GB Data
• 350 Minutes
• Unlimited Texting
• 411 Directory Assistance
• Call Waiting, & Caller ID
• No annual contract or monthly bills
• Nationwide Network Coverage
• Roaming at no additional cost (domestic)
• Get 100 free minutes for each person you refer someone and they qualify

There are variations in the program, depending on your state.  For instance, there are states that charge a small monthly fee to participate in the program.   Benefits are constantly improving, adding states and expanding new features to the program.  Through the Lifeline program, you can receive one free cell phone or landline, per family.  You must also provide proof is financial status. Please provide documents such as payroll receipts.  You can also provide W-2, and personal identification and re-certification are required yearly.  QLink Wireless works much like SafeLink Wireless, Assurance, and ReachOut Wireless, and all the providers.

How do you Qualify?

You may qualify for a Qlink phone if you are receiving unemployment, or if you work but your gross family income is at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.  You qualify if you receive help from any of the following agencies:  

• Medicaid,
• Food Stamps,
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
• National School Lunch (free program only),
• Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8,
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP),
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

You may also need to provide proof of income, by submitting, w-2 forms, pay stubs, a letter from your government assistance program.  You can submit your documents by fax, mail or uploading to the phone provider site.  The government cell phone program has helped many people but is not guaranteed to continue indefinitely.  If you need help, please contact this cell phone company or any company that offers Lifeline service. *In order to enroll in the Lifeline phone program, you must provide verification of your income.