Free wireless services (cell phone, airtime, texts) are available for low-income persons. To qualify for a free government cell phone in Michigan, the client must be receiving assistance from one of the following programs:
Medicaid
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Section 8 Housing
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
National School Lunch (Free Lunch Program Only)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
If the client does not receive assistance from any of the above programs, s/he may still be eligible if his/her household income is less than 135% of the national poverty level.

Affordable basic telephone assistance for low-income families (150% of the poverty guidelines:
The benefits vary depending on telephone service providers. On average, most customers save about $100 off their annual telephone bills and approximately 50% off their local telephone installation charge and have the option of blocking outgoing long-distance calls free of charge. For more information, contact your local telephone company
and ask for the “Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program.” Website: http://www.att.com/gen/general?pid=10273