Why Is The Government Giving Away Free Smartphones and Cell Service in Colchester VT?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a government benefit program that helps ensure that households in Colchester and throughout the state of Vermont can afford the broadband they need for school, work, healthcare and more. If you qualify, your household will receive:
- Free Smartphone
- Free Unlimited Talk
- Free Unlimited Texting
- 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
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
- SNAP / CalFresh / Food Stamps
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs
- National School Lunch Program
- Federal Pell Grant
You may also qualify for ACP based on your household income if it meets or exceeds the Federal Poverty Guidelines level in Vermont.
Is There A Free Government Phone Stand Near Me In Colchester?
If you landed on this website because you were searching for free government phone stands in Colchester VT or "obamaphone" near me, you are probably in urgent need of a cell phone. While we won't be able to point you in the direction of a free phone tent in Chittenden 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 claiming your phone that way.
How Do I Claim My Free Smart Phone?
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 basic details to determine your elibility.
