What a country. 35% of current cellphone plans are taxpayer paid. You qualify for a free phone and plan by being on any form of government assistance. Medicaid, food stamps, SSI, National School Lunch, Section 8 Housing, etc. Don?t worry about providing proof. The program will take your word for it. The program started in 2008. You could qualify for a free government cell phone in some states if your household income is 150% of the poverty level. Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island and Texas, to be specific. But in all the other states you can qualify with an income 135% of federal poverty guidelines.