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SafeLink Wireless to Aid Low-Income Households in TN

August 13, 2008 6:04 AM | Services | Comments (45)

TracFone Wireless, the Tennessee Department of Safety, local nonprofits and elected-officials will launch SafeLink Wireless to aid 812,807 low-income households in Tennessee.

Through this much-needed service to struggling families, the SafeLink Wireless service will provide Tennessee’s eligible low-income households a free cell phone, unlimited mobile access to emergency services (911), and over an hour of air time each month for up to one year.

Participants may renew service and will be required to re-submit eligibility documentation upon their year completion. More information will be provided during media interviews. The cell phone offers in-demand features: free voicemail account, text, call waiting, international calling to over 60 destinations and caller ID.

A recent study (“Cell Phones Provide Significant Economic Gains for Low-Income American Households,” April 2008) analyzed the impact of mobile phones on low-income households, and uncovered the cell phone is a critical component for personal safety, access to emergency services, and can potentially increase a low-income family’s economic productivity and earning power.

 

During an exclusive press conference held at the State’s Capitol, media will learn about:

  • The importance of the SafeLink Wireless program to low-income families in TN, and how these struggling households will benefit from this public assistance initiative.
  • The SafeLink Wireless program details, including free airtime, allocated minutes, unlimited access to emergency services, etc.
  • How valuable mobile phones are during a time of need: emergency situation at home, car breaks down on road, a child’s school needing to contact a parent, seeking employment, remaining in touch with employers, staying connected to family and friends, etc.
  • The SafeLink Wireless program eligibility requirements, application process, etc. Daily, millions of Americans depend on mobile telecommunications for a wide range of basic activities including: calling emergency services, searching for employment, staying connected with loved ones, and much more. SafeLink Wireless is a U.S. government supported program for income eligible households provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. that ensures telephone service is available and affordable for eligible low income households. Over 812,807 households in Tennessee qualify for the Lifeline services.
Consider the following statistics:
  • For people who cannot afford cell phones, being part of today’s connected world and performing these crucial day-to-day needs is near impossible.
  • According to the FCC, about 7.1 million households across the nation do not have telephones (July, 2006), and more than 13 percent with an income under $10,000 do not have telephone service.
  • Low income families struggle paying monthly bills, experience credit issues, and cannot afford traditional home phone and wireless services.
  • Using public pay phones regularly pose problems and cell phone contracts often are difficult to maintain due to costly usage charges over long-term agreements.



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2 ashley, maybe you should get OUT of bed. 3 kids already and another 2 on the way? and you can't afford a phone??? so I and other tax payers (read working slobs) will pay for your cell phone. how nice... who will pay for mine?

Posted by: evilwman | October 25, 2009 7:33 PM

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So, more of my tax dollars are gong to help the poor as we sink deeper into a socialist society.

Posted by: Caesar | October 25, 2009 6:48 PM

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I think this is a great program especially for those who are living on a fixed, low income. My 22 year old son is disabled and this is a great help for him. Thank You.

Posted by: deborah | September 18, 2009 3:50 PM

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Hello i am Trainea and i am email-ing you because i was wondering about your low income family phones i would love to learn more about it so if you could may you e mail me @ trainea_256@yahoo.com and let me know how ii could get a free phone please and thank you ...

Posted by: trainea | September 18, 2009 3:05 PM

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i have 5 kids im a single mom i recive food stamps and medicade thank u 4 the help

Posted by: loretta | August 31, 2009 4:08 PM

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I am 87 years old and live alone. I drive, but not great distances. I sure could use a free phone & minutes. My income is $885.67 a month. Please forward to my neighbors e-mail how I can get one of these phones. Thank You. James A. Sadler

Posted by: James A. Sadler | August 18, 2009 1:21 PM

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If anyone wants more information on this program go to http://www.younevercall.com/lifeline/freecellphones or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcYxxoK88DU

Posted by: Younevrcall | August 18, 2009 3:30 AM

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i just got my phone today and it really helps out thanks alot

Posted by: rebecca biery | August 6, 2009 1:29 PM

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I'm a disable vet.. and just applyed for the safelink phone, I hope I get it.. I just had my Home/phone cut off it was costing me $600 a year I now have magicjack/Phone that cost $20 a year & works Great with my internet...

Posted by: Butch | July 10, 2009 5:22 PM

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I believe other states should consider this service.Because my mother can't afford her cell phone. She is robbing peter to pay paul.

Posted by: Tammy Wilson 2nd Comment | July 2, 2009 10:22 PM

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Thank you for considering me for a free cellphone. I have had others and the bills were rediculous. I have three children and I was also diagnosed with MS. So that is much needed in my house. and agian thank you!

Posted by: Tammy Wilson | July 2, 2009 10:18 PM

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I am a stay at home mother of three, and I want to know how to receive a free cell phone.

Posted by: Sharon | June 26, 2009 7:19 PM

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This site only reports news from SafeLink and others. You have to visit https://www.safelinkwireless.com/ to request help!

Posted by: Patrick | June 19, 2009 11:50 PM

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im SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 AND I REALY NEED A CELL phone.I recieve medicade and food stamps can you help us!!!!!

Posted by: courtney | June 19, 2009 6:11 PM

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hi i have 3 children an pregnant wit twinsi receive foodstamps i can not work cuz im on bed rest can u help me get a low-income phone

Posted by: ashley | June 18, 2009 12:41 PM

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I am 65, disabled and I also have disable son 33, both have medicate and not working. How would I be able to get free cell phone for us? Thank you.

Posted by: Ann dav | June 6, 2009 7:35 PM

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i applied for a phone and i didnt receive it in the mail i dont remember remember my reference number can you please help me in this matter

Posted by: Nellie Butlere | June 3, 2009 6:20 PM

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I am disabled and on SSI and I would like to know how to apply for the free cell phone for low income people in TN. I receive $694.00 per month. Thank you.

Posted by: nadine baker | May 29, 2009 10:47 AM

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i need a phone because i have high blood presure and back problems can you please send me more information about the low income phome

Posted by: tracy trotter | May 13, 2009 1:42 PM

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I have heart Troulb and bad back I would like a free phoneI)m from MT. Olive N.C.

Posted by: Horace L.Battle | May 12, 2009 9:35 AM

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well, some of us have been trying to get a job-so we can enjoy the luxury of just having one! Jobs are few and far between!!!!! I just don't think these cell phone companies should do crazy-credit checks// cuz it's NOT quite fair! we should be given a Chance just like EVERY-ONE ELSE!!!

Posted by: Jacquelyn | May 8, 2009 4:05 AM

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UNDERSTAND /ACCEPT factuality this free-phone ordeal going-ta cost-ya. now the only importance upon question-is how much? AND WHO WILL SUFFER THE WRATH OF YOUR DISAPPOINTMENT?

Posted by: M. H. S. JAI. SANS. | May 5, 2009 10:24 PM

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My cousin applied for one of these phones and was given a DHL tracking # which had been filled in Sept. 2008 before DHL stopped making domestic deliveries. He has contacted his congressman and the local news about this supposed hoax on older low income families.

Posted by: Rick Malone | May 1, 2009 2:40 PM

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Do you all realize you are asking questions of an online magazine and not the company that provides the service? www.safelink.com

Posted by: Mary | April 21, 2009 4:04 PM

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i would like to know how i can get a safelink phone

Posted by: brenda ijames | March 27, 2009 3:03 PM

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It is really sad the way low-income workers are treated by the government and business' such as this. I applied twice and it's been going on 3 month's and I have yet to receive a phone. Iam very disappointed and disheartened that we as low-income wage earners and tax-payers are treated this way. At this point I don't care if I get the phone.

Posted by: Shoney M | March 25, 2009 5:54 PM

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I WOULD YOU TO ME MORE INFO ON LOW COME FAMILY PHONE. I HAVE ASTHMA . SO I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON

Posted by: STELLA | March 25, 2009 3:46 PM

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i lost my phone how do i get another

Posted by: misty ford | March 24, 2009 1:06 PM

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get a job and buy one like everyone else

Posted by: josh | March 19, 2009 8:35 PM

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I saw a safe link commercial on T.V. for low income senior. I live in Fla. Who do I contacr please.

Posted by: margie hemphill | March 14, 2009 9:10 AM

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You can apply at the website: www.safelinkwireless.com They have information for enrollment there. It is limited to only 1 per household. If you loose the phone, you can buy a new one and have them add the service back in. They are coming out with insurance if you loose the phone. Make sure you keep the phone on at the beggining of each month to recharge the minutes.

Posted by: Tony | March 9, 2009 3:58 PM

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I am a single mother of four boys. One out of the four has severe cronic asthma and i would like a free cell phone incase of an emergency when i'm on the road with them.

Posted by: kathleen oneil | March 4, 2009 11:40 AM

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I had a Safelink free cell phone and lost it about a month ago,please cancel it and give me another. I really need a cell phone. Thank you.

Posted by: Terry Wayne Hill | February 18, 2009 4:07 PM

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i dont have a cell phone and it is extremely important for my family needs. how can i acquire a safelink phone?

Posted by: darcia | February 16, 2009 12:52 PM

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My parents live in West Memphis Arkansas and my question is, How can my parents apply for the assisted home phone service since they are considered elderly? I look forward to hearing back from you as soon as possible.

Posted by: Sandra Lowe | January 18, 2009 3:02 PM

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I am a single mom of a three month old. It would be nice to have contact with someone if I was to have a flat tire while my daughter and I were going to her doctor visits or something went wrong.

Posted by: Jessi Easter | January 10, 2009 2:40 PM

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dear friend, i have been watching the tv and i have seen time after time where you are furnishing people a free telephone, i have one but my wife dont and we need one so as we can let each other know where we are and if we are all right, we are 72 years of age and you know that anything can

Posted by: clarence brookshire | January 9, 2009 5:53 AM

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when it comes to va, please let me know

Posted by: Lucy Flint | December 22, 2008 7:52 PM

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how do I apply for the free cell phone?

Posted by: maxine blizzard | December 16, 2008 7:09 PM

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if someome gets approved for safelink can minor child also quaifiy

Posted by: debbygeorge | December 9, 2008 3:59 PM

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I got approved for safelink wireless but i didnt recieve any phone call or update regarding when i was go to get a phone....how do i find this information out??

Posted by: Latoya sheppard | November 22, 2008 11:04 PM

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Reply to: is this only for people in TN.? Posted by: melissa delee | November 15, 2008 6:31 PM Reply: No its for eveyone i belive now! I just applyed for it! and got appoved! I see if it good i dont have a cell phone so it well be nice!

Posted by: Madeline J | November 21, 2008 1:06 AM

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is this only for people in TN.?

Posted by: melissa delee | November 15, 2008 6:31 PM

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I would like more information about the low income family phone please

Posted by: cassie | August 24, 2008 9:00 PM

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I would like you to email me more about the low income family phone please

Posted by: Stephanie | August 22, 2008 10:22 PM

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