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Lifeline service in Massachusetts from FreeCall Wireless: free phone, free talk, text and data for eligible households.
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Massachusetts residents can get a free government phone through Lifeline if they receive SNAP, MassHealth, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance or a Veterans Pension, or if household income is at or below $21,546 a year for one person (2026). Apply with FreeCall Wireless online or by phone, verify eligibility, and your free phone ships to you.
Living in Massachusetts? You may qualify for a Free Government Phone through the federal Lifeline program. FreeCall Wireless serves Massachusetts households in Boston, Worcester and Springfield and everywhere in between.
This guide to getting a Free Government Phone in Massachusetts covers who qualifies, the local program names, 2026 income limits and how to apply.
Massachusetts residents qualify for Lifeline if anyone in the household takes part in one of these programs. The table shows the name each program uses locally.
| Federal program | What it is called in Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| SNAP | SNAP |
| Medicaid | MassHealth |
| Supplemental Security Income | SSI (Social Security Administration) |
| Federal Public Housing Assistance | Public housing and Section 8 through local housing authorities in Massachusetts |
| Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Tribal programs (on Tribal lands) | BIA General Assistance, Tribal TANF, Head Start (income-qualified), FDPIR |
Learn more about SNAP, Medicaid and SSI eligibility.
If no one in your household receives a qualifying benefit, you can qualify by income. Massachusetts uses the standard 48-state and D.C. limits for 2026, which are 135% of the federal poverty guidelines:
| Household size | Yearly income limit | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,546 | $1,796 |
| 2 people | $29,214 | $2,434 |
| 3 people | $36,882 | $3,074 |
| 4 people | $44,550 | $3,712 |
| 5 people | $52,218 | $4,352 |
| 6 people | $59,886 | $4,990 |
| Each additional person | +$7,668 | +$639 |
Start online with your Massachusetts ZIP code, call (918) 931-0991, or visit our Tulsa office.
Most Massachusetts applicants are verified through the National Verifier in minutes.
Your phone ships free to your Massachusetts address with service active.
Yes. Parts of Massachusetts are qualifying Tribal lands. If you live on them, you can qualify through Tribal programs and receive enhanced support of up to $34.25 a month instead of $9.25. You do not need to be a tribal member: what matters is where you live. The application checks your address. See Tribal Lifeline.
In Massachusetts, you will find 5G coverage in and around Boston, Worcester and Springfield, and 4G LTE across the rest of the state where people live and travel. Check coverage before you apply on our coverage page.
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Yes. FreeCall Wireless offers Lifeline service in Massachusetts. Qualify through SNAP, MassHealth, SSI, public housing, a Veterans Pension or income.
Yes. MassHealth is Massachusetts's Medicaid program, and Medicaid qualifies you for Lifeline.
In 2026 it is $21,546 a year for one person and $44,550 for a family of four.
Most applicants are approved within minutes. Phones usually arrive within three to seven business days of approval.
Yes. You can transfer your current Massachusetts number for free.
Yes, on qualifying Tribal lands in Massachusetts you may receive up to $34.25 a month.
Reviewed and updated on by the FreeCall Wireless team. Program figures come from these official sources:
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