Can You Really Get Free Cell Phone Service and a Free Phone?
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Free Government Phones and Service
The federal government’s LifeLine plan has been around for decades. US citizens can get a free phone and free cell service if they qualify. States run the programs and each has its own set of requirements so search for LifeLine in your state.![LifeLine government assisted free phone plan](http://yofreesamples.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lifeline.jpg)
Free Phone and Service Providers
Companies like FreedomPop and Ring Plus will give you a free phone and a free cell plan BUT there are several catches. There can be activation fee – plus, when you sign up for the free trial, paid services which take effect after the free trial may be added to your account by default.![free cell phone service providers freedomPop](http://yofreesamples.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/freedompop.jpg)
Bring Your Own Phone and App WiFi
If you have a cell phone with wi-fi – and, if you’re lucky enough to live in an area with a lot of public wi-fi networks – you can make calls, text and browse the web using free networks and your existing phone. You’ll just need a mobile app like Viper, MagicApp, Vonage, Tango, Skype or Google Voice to do it. In most cases, the people you want to call or text need to be on those networks. If not, you can buy “credits” for out of network activity. And while some give you an actual phone number, others charge for one. Review the features, upgrade pricing and coverage (US, Canada, etc…) to determine which service has the features that work best for you. And a tip for Android users – take a look at CSipSimple – an easy to use, open source app for voice and text that doesn’t require membership of any kind.![CSipSimple phone app](http://yofreesamples.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CSipSimple.jpg)
Low Cost Providers
If none of these sound appealing, how can you save money on cell phone service and get decent coverage? We stumbled on this round-up of low cost services on PC Magazine. Bookmark it!! It’s a roundup of cheap cell phone providers organized by your usage needs.![cheap cell phone plans - PC Magazine](http://yofreesamples.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PCMag_cheapCellPhones.jpg)