SafeLink Wireless
Lifeline is a federally-sponsored program that provides a discount on communication services to eligible individuals and families. Eligibility is determined by income and/or participation in state or Federal support programs. Through Lifeline, SafeLink subscribers are eligible to receive a mobile phone and a monthly discount on their service. SafeLink benefits are limited to one line per household. SafeLink Wireless is a service of TracFone Wireless, Inc., a Verizon company.
Date of Last Formal Update
11/22/2022
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
Hours
Mon 7:00am - 9:00pm; Tue 7:00am - 9:00pm; Wed 7:00am - 9:00pm; Thu 7:00am - 9:00pm; Fri 7:00am - 9:00pm; Sat 7:00am - 9:00pm; Sun 7:00am - 6:00pm; For Enrollments and Plan Changes:Monday to Saturday 7:00am to 9:00pm CST; Sunday 7:00am to 6pm CSTFor Technical Support:7:00am to 11:00am CST (7 days a week)
Voice
Voice
Voice
Application process
Contact (800) 723-3546 to talk to someone about eligibility or to complete an application.
Eligibility
The Lifeline program is available to eligible consumers in selected states and territories. Actual requirements vary by state, but in general to qualify for Lifeline, subscribers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines or participate in one of the following assistance programs:- Medicaid- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Stamps- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)- Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
Languages
English
Service area
Cook county, IL
Agency info
SafeLink Wireless
SafeLink Wireless is a Lifeline supported service, a government benefit program. Only eligible consumers may enroll in LifeLine. LifeLine service is non-transferable and limited to one per household.