Originally Posted by
mtb_addict
Hi.
Has anyone heard about free cell phone and service from the US gov't?
I heard that there is a federal gov't program for poor people...like free phone and 250 min per month of talk time.
Anyone know if this is just a scam or for real?
My parents are retired and have no income.
First off, it is a common mis-conception that the lifeline service is provided by the government. In fact, it is provided by the phone companies.
Lifeline phone service is the keyword you need to search on.