There is a large number of Lifeline providers that operate all over the United States. Below rating will help you find out which government phone service is the best in 2025.
By clicking on any of the links below, you will be taken to a page describing the carrier’s free cell phone program, program state availability, and eligibility requirements.
We strongly recommend that you compare the offerings of each Lifeline carrier in your state before applying for service. Not all Lifeline carriers are equal and by shopping around you can get more free minutes or data, better smartphones or better reception in your specific area.
Coverage and Quality: 4
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 5
Help and Support: 3
Total: 4
4.0 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 2
Plan Features: 3
Provided Device: 1
Help and Support: 1
Total: 1.8
1.8 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 2
Plan Features: 2
Provided Device: 2
Help and Support: 2
Total: 2
2.0 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 3
Total: 3.3
3.3 rating based on 1 rating DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 3
Total: 3.3
3.3 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 2.5
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 2
Total: 2.6
2.6 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 1
Plan Features: 2
Provided Device: 1
Help and Support: 1
Total: 1.3
1.3 rating based on 1 rating DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 4
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 4
Total: 3.8
3.8 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 2
Plan Features: 3
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 4
Total: 3
3.0 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 1
Plan Features: 1
Provided Device: 1
Help and Support: 1
Total: 1
1.0 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE DISCOUNT FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 3
Total: 3.3
3.3 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 1
Plan Features: 1
Provided Device: 1
Help and Support: 1
Total: 1
1.0 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 4
Help and Support: 4
Total: 3.8
3.8 rating based on 1 rating DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 4
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 3
Total: 3.5
3.5 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 2
Provided Device: 2
Help and Support: 3
Total: 2.5
2.5 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE
Coverage and Quality: 1.5
Plan Features: 1.5
Provided Device: 1.5
Help and Support: 1.5
Total: 1.5
1.5 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 2
Total: 3
3.0 rating based on 1 rating FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 3
Provided Device: 2
Help and Support: 1
Total: 2.3
2.3 rating based on 1 rating DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 4
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 3
Total: 3.5
3.5 rating based on 1 rating FREE PLAN DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 4
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 3
Total: 3.5
3.5 rating based on 1 rating DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 4
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 3
Total: 3.5
3.5 rating based on 1 rating DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 3
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 1
Total: 2.5
2.5 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 4
Help and Support: 3
Total: 3.5
3.5 rating based on 1 rating FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 2
Total: 3
3.0 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 4
Plan Features: 3
Provided Device: 4
Help and Support: 3
Total: 3.5
3.5 rating based on 1 rating DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 2
Total: 3
3.0 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 2
Total: 3
3.0 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 3
Plan Features: 4
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 3
Total: 3.3
3.3 rating based on 1 rating FREE PHONE FREE PLAN
Coverage and Quality: 2
Plan Features: 2
Provided Device: 2
Help and Support: 1
Total: 1.8
1.8 rating based on 1 rating DISCOUNT
Coverage and Quality: 4
Plan Features: 3
Provided Device: 3
Help and Support: 4
Total: 3.5
3.5 rating based on 1 rating DISCOUNT
The Lifeline Provider Ratings webpage presents a comprehensive overview of various service providers that participate in the Lifeline program, designed to help eligible consumers make informed decisions about their telecommunications options. The ratings and reviews displayed on this page are sourced from actual users who have had experiences with these providers, providing valuable insights into the quality of service offered. Each provider has its own card-like section displaying relevant information.
Each provider’s card includes:
- Provider Name and logo.
- Coverage & Quality Rating: A score out of 5 stars based on user reviews and network performance data, giving users an idea of the service reliability in their area.
- Plan Features: A brief overview of the plans offered by the provider, highlighting aspects like monthly discount amount, plan options (like voice-only or internet), and any additional benefits.
- Provided Device: Information about the free device(s) offered by the provider, if applicable.
- Help & Support Rating: Another 5-star rating based on user reviews of customer support services, indicating how helpful and responsive each provider’s support team is.
- Overall Rating: A combined score out of 5 stars that takes into account all aspects mentioned above.
To access more detailed information about a particular provider, including a breakdown of their pros and cons based on real-life experiences shared by users across the internet, simply click on the provider’s image in the list above. This will direct you to a page dedicated to that specific provider, where you can delve deeper into the user reviews and gain a better understanding of what it might be like to use their services. Keep in mind that while these reviews can offer valuable perspectives, individual experiences may vary.
Don’t know which one to choose yet? Do you want to find out if you qualify or how to get a free phone form the Government?
Start with our free Eligibility tool: Check Eligibility
Then find companies that provide service in your state: Free Government Phones Near Me
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🧐I currently have an obama phone through the access wireless lifeline plan but don’t know what phones are 🤨compatible with the lifeline plan.Can anyone let me know if the unlocked cdma compatible motorola moto 😬gfast will work,or if there’s any other phones that you guys know will work.?🤔
It’s really hard to determine which lifeline providers uses which major network towers (att, tmobile, etc) in your particular area. I’ve had a couple of different ones that I got service thru only to find out later, the network they used had no towers where I live and yet they wouldn’t be honest upfront so your time isn’t wasted.
Thank you for the list!
Assurance Wireless is horrible. They LIED to me. TELL YOU THEY ARE GOING TO FIX THE PROBLEM THEN DON’T. The phone they sent me is a SCHOK V55 it doesn’t work had it for 3 weeks and half the time I had it the other person on the line could hear me but I couldn’t hear them, then it went to a white screen and wouldn’t do anything else. I called Assurance for someone else’s phone and was told I had to pay $20 for shipping to get a new phone. I asked them not to send me the same… Read more »