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Posted onAuthorPamela Lipscomb
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 Q Link Wireless is a federally-assisted wireless company that offers its consumers free Smartphones and upgrades to smartphones. Or do you need a replacement phone? You pay no monthly bills, no contracts, and no credit checks.  

This free cell phone program is open to Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 

This provider works with Lifeline Assistance and is financed by FCC members. The FCC regulates communications by radio, satellite, cable, the internet, television, and wire, throughout the United States, DC, and U.S. territories.  

The Wireless Telecommunication Bureau (WTB) regulates the FCC, which governs domestic wireless telecommunication, cellular, paging safety, and other forms of communications.   

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 the company to give the names of your referral and receive an additional 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’s 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.  

What you get with QLink Wireless

  • 1000 minutes
  • 1GB Data
  • Voicemail
  • Free Smartphone
  • Unlimited Texting
  • 411 Directory Assistance
  • Call Waiting, & Caller ID
  • Bring your phone
  • No annual contract or monthly bills
  • Nationwide Network Coverage
  • Roaming at no additional cost (domestic)
  • Get 100 free minutes when you refer someone, and they qualify

There are variations in the program, depending on your state. For instance, some states charge a small monthly fee to participate in the program. Benefits are constantly improving, adding states and adding new program features. You can receive one free cell phone or landline per family through the Lifeline program.

However, you must also provide proof of financial status. Please provide documents such as payroll receipts. You can also offer W-2; personal identification and re-certification are required yearly. QLink Wireless works like SafeLink Wireless, Assurance, ReachOut Wireless, and all the providers.

Different Phone Models for SafeLink

Various iPhone Models: Older models, like the iPhone 6, 6s, 7, and 8, might be more common, but availability can vary.

Various Samsung Galaxy Models: Devices from the Galaxy A and J series, like the A10e, A20, or J3, might be offered.

LG Smartphones: LG’s mid-range and budget-friendly devices like the LG Stylo series, K series, etc.

Motorola Smartphones: Devices like the Moto E and Moto G series.

Alcatel: Budget-friendly smartphones or even basic flip phones from Alcatel.

ZTE: Mid-range and budget smartphones from ZTE.

Other Brands: Occasionally, brands like BLU, Coolpad, or UMX might be part of the lineup.

Basic Phones: Q Link Wireless might also offer basic phones or feature phones for those who don’t need or want a smartphone.

How Do I Qualify?

Furthermore, you may qualify for a Qlink phone if you are receiving unemployment or if you have a job. Still, your gross family income is at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. You qualify if you acquire 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)

Furthermore, you may also need to provide proof of income by submitting w-2 forms, pay stubs, and a letter from your government assistance program. You can submit your documents by fax, mail, or uploading to the phone provider site. The government mobile phone program has helped many low-income families and individuals.  

If you need help, don’t hesitate to contact Lifeline Assistance or providers offering Lifeline service. *To enroll in the Lifeline phone program, you must provide proof of your income.

“You can apply for a free phone and services online by going to the site and calling customer service or entering your information into an automated system.

How Do I Check My Minutes?

It is essential to know how many minutes you have used. For example, you may run out of minutes before the end of the month and need to add minutes. To check your minutes on your minutes 611, listen to the message, press #6, hit #2, and next, #1. 

You can also monitor your talk and text minutes by logging into the site, entering your email address, password, and zip, and clicking ‘log on.’ Once you’re logged into your account, press ‘View Usage/Minutes, and you will see your current phone uses and minutes left for the month.

Find out what to do when you’ve Lost your Tracphone

You can upload your documents, fax or mail applications on some provider sites.  Go to QLink’s site to register for your free cell phone here.  

QLink Wireless – Upgrade Here

499 E Sheridan St
Dania, Florida 33004
 Phone: 1-855-754-6543

In Conclusion

Using the TracFone App: If you have the TracFone My Account app installed on your smartphone, you can use it to add minutes. a. Open the app. b. Navigate to the “Add Airtime” section. c. Remember that Q Link Wireless, like other Lifeline providers, also offers a “Bring Your Own Phone” (BYOP) program. This allows users to bring their compatible device to use with the service, which can significantly expand the list of potential phones you can use with them.

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61 Replies to “Q Link Wireless Cell Phones – Free Cell Phones”

  1. I was contacting be you my name is Richard Schmitz my was with Qlink I was to receive it by now it went to the wrong address.

  3. if you have sent a phone to Timothy Edward Williford at the adress of 846 e 18th ave Denver Colorado 80218 my last four number of s-s 7117 it needs to be turned off for i am reporting it stolen – i do not wont your service

  8. A friend of mine is enrolled with safe link but she doesn’t like it so she signed up for Qlink she received her Qlink phone that was already activated but her SafeLink is also still active what does she do does she just leave it alone or should she call

  9. I apply and send all documents and I have been discriminated please help me to find out why I was discriminated for a government service will contact attorneys as soon as possible thank you.

    1. Lifeline is an Assistance available to anyone who qualifies financially. There is not discrimination in the program. If you were denied contact Lifeline to find out why you were not eligible.

  10. I have provided all the necessary documents for a phone under the Government program. However I have been delayed for nearly two months.

  12. I did not get my free monthly minutes yet. I have doctor appointments every other day. Please help me. Thank you so much.

    1. Hello, Sherry, you should get you minutes each month unless you missed your recertification. Please call you provider to find out why you have not received your minutes. If there is a mistake they can send the minutes right away. Good luck.

  14. I have applies for a free phone are the minutes free too monthly. When do I find out if I have been approved?

    1. Hello Beryl, if you have any question about your phone go back to the website of the phone company you applied with. Once you get your phone write down your phone number, the phone company name and your phone serial number for your records.

  15. My phone was stolen. My phone number is 2532735251 I have bern trying to contact Qlink for a week , no luck

  16. I just got my phone in the mail it’s a galaxy s 2 and it will not come on are stay on the only way it will come on is if its plugged into the charge I was told it could be the battery could you please send me another phone are battery please Ty

  18. This is Barbie Roberts and I’m doing this for Roger Byrd I plugin his phone to charge and now he has nothing on his phone. You can’t call out or nothing blank! He want to know if he can get another phone? Please send Roger a letter soon as possible so he knows what’s going on. Thank you,

  19. i was told thati was approved for the free government phone and they said they would contact me within 24 to 48 hours . that was a month ago .can somebody please contact me on this situation.

  21. Why did lIke not receive the smartphone that that I requested when I signed up for my service? I ended up with a regular Tracphone phone. not a smartphone!

  23. What type of plan is there just to add more minutes per month and the cost of adding minutes.

  26. First, I do not like or need the phone that was sent to me by QLink as it includes many many many texting keys that I do not need for making a phone call and I have no intention of texting anyone. Secondly, the keys are too small. Thirdly I only want a phone that acts as a phone with larger buttons on it for numbers. It may or may not include a camera…

  29. Dear support staff,
    I am Naionna Wolfspirit. I am writing on behalf of my mother, Patsy McClure. She has tried to use the free phone sent to her several months ago. She needs to have it exchanged for a simpler phone…

  31. aI applyedfor phone back in may of 2014 sent proper paper work wher is phone cant talk to real person

  32. I lost my cell and will need a new one. I have seen cells way better than the ones you have been sending me. WHY? I have begged for a smartphone. I know they are available because you show them on your website, of which I have now forgotten the website address? Would you please reply with the website so that I can select a phone from it? I realize there is no internet access through QLink but a slight upgrade would still be appreciated! TY

  33. Hi, I writing to tell. You that the cell phone I received has been working as it should since yesterday.

    Thanks very much”

  34. It takes hours to get a hold of anyone that has to do with Reach out wireless, I purchased minutes and then they never appeared on my phone at all. I tried calling back, guess what I was number 199 on the waiting list, with no minutes on my phone at all.

  35. Yes, I just recently recieved one of your qlink cell phones, which I am happy to say I am well pleased however, I would like to talk to someone to assist me on how to upgrade my present phone to download music and pictures and to send them. please contact me by phone and let me know about your rates on these particular features, my number 419)297-5663 or 419)389-5597. Thank you, very much, looking forward to hearing from you real soon.

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