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Free Phones in Tennessee

There are two ways to qualify for a free cell phone:

Your income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

or You already participate in one of many government aid programs.

How to Apply All Free Plans

Program-Based Qualification

You are eligible for free cell phones, if you receive benefits from any of these programs in Tennessee:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps

Medicaid

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)

Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit

Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)

Tribal Head Start If you meet the income qualifying standards

Tribal Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Income-Based Qualification

You may also qualify for free cell phones, if your Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The table below reflects 135% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines in Tennessee:

Income Based Eligibility for Tennessee
Members in Household	Annual income
1 member	$20,331
2 members	$27,594
3 members	$34,857
4 members	$42,120
5 members	$49,383
6 members	$56,646
7 members	$63,909
8 members	$71,172
For each additional member add $7,263 annually