Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Hayward MN?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Hayward and throughout the state of Minnesota can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. If you qualify, your household will receive:
- Free Smartphone
- Free Unlimited Texting
- Free Unlimited Talk
- Free High-speed Data
- Free Hotspot Service
Who Is Eligible For The Affordable Connectivity Program?
You may qualify if a member of your household participates in atleast one of these assistance programs:
- Medicaid / Medi-Cal
- SNAP / CalFresh / Food Stamps
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Pell Grant
- Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs
You may also qualify for ACP based on your household income if it meets or exceeds the Federal Poverty Guidelines level in Minnesota.
Is There A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In Hayward?
If you landed on this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Hayward MN or "obamaphone" near me, you are probably in urgent need of a cellular phone. While we won't be able to point you in the direction of a free government phone tent in Freeborn County (they tend to come and go on short notice), if you can wait a few days for a new phone to be sent to you, then we recommend going through the quick and easy enrollment process and claiming your phone that way.
How Do I Claim My Free Smartphone?
To start the process, enter your email and zipcode in the form below and clicking "Start". On the next page you will be asked to provide some simple details about your household to determine elibility.
