Get Free Government Phone Service in Maryland

Applying for free state phones in Maryland is simple. File your application with Assist Wireless online. The application process should take no more than 20 minutes to complete from the comfort of your own home. Ensure you upload clear copies proving your eligibility via total household income or through proof of enrollment in an approved government assistance program.

Assist Wireless also welcomes applicants at 30+ retail locations, where you can receive personalized assistance from a member of our team.

After sending your application, Assist Wireless will provide you with any relevant updates regarding your application. Most decisions are made within five business days of filing your application, but it can take longer.

You can always get in touch with Assist Wireless to learn more about the status of your application.

You may be asked to provide proof of qualification as part of your application. If you are applying based on your enrollment within a government program, provide documentation of your enrollment within the program.

If you are applying based on income, you must provide copies of your previous state or federal income tax return. Alternatively, you can provide three consecutive months of paystubs from the last 12 months.

Other acceptable documents include a Veterans Administration benefits statement, a Social Security benefits statement, a child support document, and more. Contact our team to learn more about some of the types of acceptable proof to support your application.

Most denied applications are based on insufficient proof of qualification, unclear photographs, and incomplete applications. Our streamlined application process is designed to ensure that all applications are complete at the time of submission to enable you to get connected as soon as possible.

If you believe you qualify, you can upload further proof of your eligibility following your rejection. Failing to qualify for the program in no way prevents you from submitting future applications. However, you can apply for free government phone service in Maryland again at any time.

Lifeline benefits are not guaranteed for life. If your income increases beyond the 135% limit or you are no longer a member of a qualifying assistance program, you will lose your Lifeline benefit.

In these circumstances, your service will be turned off. Your service may also be turned off if you fail to use the service at least once every 30 days. However, you will receive a 15-day notice reminding you to use your Lifeline benefit to avoid being switched off.

Recertification in Maryland is an annual requirement. This process ensures that you remain eligible for Lifeline benefits from year to year. If you fail to recertify on the anniversary of your activation date, you will have 60 days to recertify before your service is disconnected.

Assist Wireless will send you the full details of when you need to recertify and what you must do to fulfill the program’s requirements.

Some families qualify for Lifeline, and their circumstances change. If you lose access to Lifeline, you can reapply again in the future. Be aware that you will need to submit a new application and meet the eligibility requirements again. Your previous history with Lifeline has no bearing on any future applications.

If you are unsure whether you qualify for Lifeline again, contact Assist Wireless today.