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Lifeline Plans: what your free service includes
Free monthly service for eligible households, with no contract and no credit check.
Quick answer
What do Lifeline plans include?
FreeCall Wireless Lifeline plans include unlimited talk, unlimited text, monthly high-speed data of at least 10 GB and hotspot, for $0 a month for eligible customers. There is no contract and no credit check.
- $0 a month
- Unlimited talk and text
- 10 GB data + 5 GB hotspot
What is included in the Lifeline plan?
| Feature | FreeCall Wireless Lifeline plan |
|---|---|
| Monthly price | $0 for eligible customers |
| Talk | Unlimited talk |
| Text | Unlimited text and picture messages |
| High-speed data | 10 GB of high-speed data every month (FCC minimum is 4.5 GB) |
| Hotspot | 5 GB of mobile hotspot every month |
| Network | Nationwide 5G and 4G LTE on the T-Mobile network |
| Activation | Free |
| Voicemail, caller ID, call waiting | Included |
| 911 and 988 crisis line | Always available |
| Contract or credit check | None |
Plan details can vary by state. Your exact plan appears in your application before you submit.
What are the FCC minimum service standards?
The FCC requires Lifeline plans to meet minimums. Through December 1, 2026, mobile broadband plans need at least 4.5 GB of data per month and voice plans at least 1,000 minutes. The FCC reviews these each year. Our plans meet or exceed them.
What happens when I use all my data?
After you use your monthly high-speed data, data may slow down until your plan renews. Calls and texts keep working. You can buy an affordable data add-on to restore full speed at any time.
Can I add more?
International calling
Add international minutes to call family abroad.
Tablet
Add a discounted tablet to share your hotspot.
Is there a plan for people who do not qualify?
Lifeline plans are only for eligible households. If you do not qualify, you can still use our network with a prepaid plan. Contact us at (918) 931-0991 for current prepaid options.
How much data do I need?
| Activity | Approximate data used |
|---|---|
| Email and messaging | Very little |
| Web browsing (1 hour) | About 60 to 100 MB |
| Maps and navigation (1 hour) | About 5 to 20 MB |
| Music streaming (1 hour) | About 40 to 150 MB |
| Standard video (1 hour) | About 700 MB to 1 GB |
| Video calls (1 hour) | About 500 MB to 1.5 GB |
With 10 GB of high-speed data each month, you can browse, use maps and message every day and still have room for video calls. Use Wi-Fi for long videos to stretch your data.
Is Lifeline service the same as a regular prepaid plan?
The service runs on the same nationwide network, with the same calling, texting and data features. The difference is who pays: for eligible households, the Lifeline benefit covers the monthly cost. You also agree to the Lifeline rules, such as using your service every 30 days and recertifying once a year.
Frequently asked questions
Is data unlimited?
Talk and text are unlimited. High-speed data has a monthly amount, then may slow until renewal.
Does unused data roll over?
Plan data resets each cycle. Purchased add-ons follow their own terms.
Can I use hotspot?
Yes. Hotspot is included with your plan's data.
Are there taxes or fees?
Eligible Lifeline customers have no monthly bill for the standard plan.
Can I change plans?
Lifeline customers have one plan. You can add extras at any time.
Sources and last update
Reviewed and updated on by the FreeCall Wireless team. Program figures come from these official sources:
- FCC: Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
- USAC: Lifeline program overview
- Lifeline Support (USAC): How to qualify
- USAC: Lifeline minimum service standards
Spotted something out of date? Email support@freecallwireless.com and we will correct it.
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