Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Rio Arriba County NM?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Rio Arriba County and throughout the state of New Mexico can afford the broadband they need for school, work, healthcare and more. If you qualify, your household will receive:
- Free Smartphone
- Free Unlimited Texting
- Free Unlimited Talk
- Free Hotspot Service
- Free High-speed Data
Who Qualifies 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)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Pell Grant
- Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs
You may also qualify based on your household income if it meets or exceeds the Federal Poverty Guidelines level in New Mexico.
Where Can I Find A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In Rio Arriba County?
If you landed on this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Rio Arriba County NM or free government phone New Mexico, you are probably in urgent need of a government cell phone. While we won't be able to point you in the direction of a free phone tent in Rio Arriba County (they tend to come and go on short notice), if you can wait a few days for a new phone to be delivered to you, then we recommend going through the simple enrollment process and getting your phone that way.
How Do I Claim My Free Smartphone?
You can start the process by entering your email and zipcode in the form below and clicking "Start". On the following page you will be asked to provide some basic details to determine your elibility.
