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Lifeline service in Mississippi from FreeCall Wireless: free phone, free talk, text and data for eligible households.
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Mississippi residents can get a free government phone through Lifeline if they receive SNAP, Mississippi Medicaid, 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.
Lifeline helps Mississippi households stay connected. With FreeCall Wireless, eligible residents of Jackson, Gulfport and Southaven and the rest of Mississippi get a free phone plus free talk, text and data.
This guide to getting a Free Government Phone in Mississippi covers who qualifies, the local program names, 2026 income limits and how to apply.
Mississippi 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 Mississippi |
|---|---|
| SNAP | SNAP |
| Medicaid | Mississippi Medicaid |
| Supplemental Security Income | SSI (Social Security Administration) |
| Federal Public Housing Assistance | Public housing and Section 8 through local housing authorities in Mississippi |
| 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. Mississippi 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 Mississippi ZIP code, call (918) 931-0991, or visit our Tulsa office.
Most Mississippi applicants are verified through the National Verifier in minutes.
Your phone ships free to your Mississippi address with service active.
Yes. Parts of Mississippi 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.
From Jackson, Gulfport and Southaven to smaller towns, Mississippi customers use our 5G and 4G LTE network. Enter your ZIP in the application to confirm coverage at your address. Check coverage before you apply on our coverage page.
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Yes. FreeCall Wireless offers Lifeline service in Mississippi. Qualify through SNAP, Mississippi Medicaid, SSI, public housing, a Veterans Pension or income.
Yes. Mississippi Medicaid is Mississippi'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 Mississippi number for free.
Yes, on qualifying Tribal lands in Mississippi 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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