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NewPhone Wireless Lifeline PlanLouisiana residents looking for a no-contract, no-credit check, free government smartphone should take a look at NewPhone Wireless. NewPhone Wireless is a local Lifeline service provider servicing areas in Louisiana. With NewPhone Wireless eligible residents can sign up for phone service without the worry of bills, contracts or activation fees. In addition to the free smartphone, residents received free talk/text and data. ![]() NewPhone Wireless Lifeline PlanIf you qualify for the Lifeline plan, in addition to the smartphone, you’ll receive the following:
All phones come with free voicemail, caller ID and call waiting. Calls to 911 are free. Please note, however, that the Lifeline plan does not include free international calls. Buying Additional Minutes/DataIf 1,000 minutes and 1 GB of data is not enough to meet your monthly needs, you can always purchase additional talk/data. You could either buy them in a bundle or purchase minutes and/or data separately. Of course buying a bundle works out cheaper, but if you only need minutes or data, no need in spending for something you’re not going to use. The prices for additional talk/data are as follows: Minutes 500 Minutes - $5 Data 500 MB - $5 Bundles 500 Minutes and 500 MB = $10 Qualifying for Lifeline PlanTo qualify for the NewPhone Lifeline program you must live in the Louisiana service area and participate in one of the following government assistance programs:
Or have a household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If you meet the qualification requirements, the next step is to gather the necessary documentation. If you qualify based on income, you must provide proof of annual gross income. According to the Universal Service Administrative Company, proof of income includes:
Please note, if your income document does not cover a full year, you must provide documents for three consecutive months to prove your gross annual income. If you meet the eligibility requirements based on program participation, you must provide a document that includes your name (or name of program beneficiary), name of the program and the name of government organization that issued the document. The document must have been issued within the last 12 months. How to Apply for ServiceSince Louisiana is not yet (as of August, 2019) subject to National Verification, you can apply directly on the NewPhone Wireless website. From their website you can sign up, upload proof and check the status of your application. Or, you can speak to one of their customer service representatives by calling 1-855-204-3667. Keep in mind their office hours are Monday - Friday from 8AM to 8PM CST. Things to Know
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