Eligibility Rules
Core Lifeline qualification routes include accepted assistance programs and household income. Household rules still apply regardless of state.
Find Your State
Free Government iPhone by State: Find Your Lifeline Route
Select your state to review the right next step for Lifeline eligibility, free or discounted phone research, and application-status support. The core federal qualification routes are nationwide, while the enrollment path can vary by state.
State & Territory Finder
Select Your State for Free iPhone Government Phone Eligibility
Choose your location below. Listing a location here does not guarantee a specific phone model or provider offer; it gives you the correct internal next step for eligibility and state-specific research.
Selected State
Core QualificationSNAP, Medicaid, SSI, qualifying income and other accepted routes may apply.
Device OfferFree, discounted or upgrade-priced phone inventory varies by company and location.
Next StepReview eligibility, then continue to the application process that applies to your location.
What Changes by Location
State Selection Helps You Reach the Right Enrollment Path
The underlying Lifeline benefit is federal, but verification flow, participating companies, device inventory and local service coverage can differ by location.
Verification Path
Most locations use the standard Lifeline verification process, while Texas and Oregon use state-specific application processes.
Phone Availability
Phone models, refurbished condition, customer cost, data plan, service area and fulfillment depend on the participating company and inventory.
Special State Process Note
Texas & Oregon Use State-Specific Lifeline Application Processes
These two states are handled differently from the standard nationwide Lifeline application route. Use the state-specific process when your Lifeline application or recertification is tied to Texas or Oregon.
Texas Lifeline Process
State-specific application path. If you are checking an existing eligibility application, use the confirmation details from the Texas process and keep any reference information available for support.
Oregon Lifeline Process
State-specific application path. Oregon applicants should follow the state process for eligibility and recertification rather than assuming the standard National Verifier flow applies.
Next Step
Selected Your State? Check Eligibility or Review Application Status
Use the homepage eligibility checker before applying, or use the status page if you already submitted through an official or provider process.