Free Government Tablets in All 50 States

    The Lifeline program operates in every U.S. state and territory. Browse below to find detailed information about free tablet availability in your state, including which providers are active and which qualifying programs apply.

    How State Programs Work

    The Lifeline program is a federal benefit, but each state has its own set of approved providers and may offer additional state-level benefits. For example, California runs its own California LifeLine program that supplements the federal benefit. Some states also have enhanced tribal Lifeline benefits for residents on qualifying tribal lands.

    Regardless of which state you live in, the basic eligibility requirements remain the same. You qualify if you participate in SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Veterans Pension, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or other qualifying programs. You also qualify if your household income falls at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Select your state below to learn more about local availability.

    Alabama

    AL

    Alabama residents can access free tablets through Lifeline providers serving the state. Major cities like Birmingham, Montgomery, and Huntsville have strong provider coverage. SNAP and Medicaid participation rates in Alabama make many residents eligible for benefits.

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    Alaska

    AK

    Alaska residents qualify under standard Lifeline rules, with additional support for tribal lands. Enhanced Lifeline benefits of up to $34.25 per month are available for qualifying individuals on tribal lands. Providers serve both urban Anchorage and remote communities.

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    Arizona

    AZ

    Arizona offers Lifeline benefits through multiple carriers covering Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and surrounding areas. AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) participants automatically qualify. Several providers offer free tablets with unlimited data plans statewide.

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    Arkansas

    AR

    Arkansas Lifeline participants can receive free tablets from approved providers. The state has one of the highest SNAP participation rates in the country, making many residents eligible. Coverage extends to Little Rock, Fort Smith, and rural communities.

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    California

    CA

    California has the largest number of Lifeline participants in the country. The state offers its own California LifeLine program on top of federal benefits. Providers like AirTalk Wireless and Assurance Wireless serve Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and all major cities.

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    Colorado

    CO

    Colorado residents in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and statewide can access Lifeline tablets. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) participants qualify automatically. Several wireless providers offer free devices with high-speed data throughout the state.

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    Connecticut

    CT

    Connecticut residents can apply for free tablets through Lifeline carriers serving Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, and surrounding areas. HUSKY Health (Medicaid) participants meet eligibility requirements automatically.

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    Delaware

    DE

    Delaware offers Lifeline service statewide through multiple approved carriers. Residents in Wilmington, Dover, and Newark can receive free tablets with unlimited data. Delaware Medicaid participants qualify for the program.

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    Florida

    FL

    Florida is one of the top states for Lifeline enrollment. Providers serve Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and every major metro area. SNAP and Medicaid participants across the state can access free tablets and smartphones with data plans.

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    Georgia

    GA

    Georgia residents in Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, and statewide can access free Lifeline tablets. PeachCare and Medicaid participants qualify automatically. Multiple providers offer Android tablets with unlimited data to eligible households.

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    Hawaii

    HI

    Hawaii Lifeline participants can receive free tablets across all islands. Med-QUEST (Medicaid) and SNAP participants qualify. Providers offer service on Oahu, Maui, Big Island, and other islands with reliable cellular coverage.

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    Idaho

    ID

    Idaho residents in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and throughout the state can access Lifeline benefits. Idaho Medicaid expansion has increased the number of eligible residents. Free tablets come with unlimited data from approved providers.

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    Illinois

    IL

    Illinois has strong Lifeline coverage across Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, and statewide. All Kids and Medicaid participants qualify automatically. AirTalk Wireless and Q Link Wireless are popular providers offering free tablets in the state.

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    Indiana

    IN

    Indiana residents can get free tablets through Lifeline carriers serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and all regions. Hoosier Healthwise (Medicaid) and SNAP participants are automatically eligible for the program.

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    Iowa

    IA

    Iowa offers Lifeline tablet benefits through approved carriers covering Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and rural communities. Iowa Health Link (Medicaid) participants meet eligibility criteria automatically.

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    Kansas

    KS

    Kansas residents in Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, and throughout the state can access free Lifeline tablets. KanCare (Medicaid) and SNAP participants qualify. Multiple providers offer tablets with data plans.

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    Kentucky

    KY

    Kentucky has one of the highest Lifeline participation rates due to widespread program eligibility. Residents in Louisville, Lexington, and Appalachian communities can receive free tablets. Kentucky Medicaid participants qualify automatically.

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    Louisiana

    LA

    Louisiana residents in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and statewide can access free tablets. Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid) and SNAP participants are eligible. Several approved carriers serve the entire state.

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    Maine

    ME

    Maine offers Lifeline benefits through carriers serving Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, and rural areas. MaineCare (Medicaid) participants qualify automatically. Free tablets with data plans are available statewide.

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    Maryland

    MD

    Maryland residents in Baltimore, Silver Spring, Columbia, and statewide can access Lifeline tablets. Maryland Medicaid and SNAP participants are automatically eligible. Strong provider coverage exists across the state.

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    Massachusetts

    MA

    Massachusetts offers Lifeline benefits in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and statewide. MassHealth (Medicaid) participants qualify. Multiple carriers provide free tablets with unlimited talk, text, and data plans.

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    Michigan

    MI

    Michigan residents in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, and across the state can access free Lifeline tablets. Healthy Michigan Plan (Medicaid) and SNAP participants qualify. Assurance Wireless and Q Link are popular providers here.

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    Minnesota

    MN

    Minnesota residents in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and statewide can get free tablets. Minnesota Health Care Programs (Medicaid) participants qualify automatically. Several providers offer tablets with unlimited data.

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    Mississippi

    MS

    Mississippi has high Lifeline eligibility rates statewide. Residents in Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and rural communities can access free tablets. Mississippi Medicaid and SNAP participants are automatically eligible.

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    Missouri

    MO

    Missouri residents in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and statewide can receive free Lifeline tablets. MO HealthNet (Medicaid) and SNAP participants qualify. Multiple approved carriers serve all regions of the state.

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    Montana

    MT

    Montana offers Lifeline benefits statewide, including in Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and tribal lands. Enhanced tribal Lifeline benefits are available. Montana Medicaid participants are automatically eligible for free tablets.

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    Nebraska

    NE

    Nebraska residents in Omaha, Lincoln, and throughout the state can access Lifeline tablet programs. Nebraska Medicaid and SNAP participants qualify. Providers offer free Android tablets with unlimited data plans.

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    Nevada

    NV

    Nevada residents in Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, and statewide can get free Lifeline tablets. Nevada Medicaid and SNAP participants qualify automatically. Several carriers provide tablets with unlimited data plans.

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    New Hampshire

    NH

    New Hampshire offers Lifeline service in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and statewide. NH Medicaid participants qualify. Approved carriers provide free tablets with data plans to eligible households across the state.

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    New Jersey

    NJ

    New Jersey residents in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and statewide can access Lifeline tablets. NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) and SNAP participants are eligible. Strong provider coverage exists throughout the state.

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    New Mexico

    NM

    New Mexico offers Lifeline benefits including enhanced tribal benefits. Residents in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, and on tribal lands can receive free tablets. Centennial Care (Medicaid) participants qualify automatically.

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    New York

    NY

    New York is among the top states for Lifeline enrollment. Residents in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, and statewide can access free tablets. NY Medicaid participants qualify. AirTalk Wireless and other carriers serve all five boroughs and upstate.

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    North Carolina

    NC

    North Carolina residents in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and statewide can receive free Lifeline tablets. NC Medicaid and SNAP participants qualify. Multiple carriers offer devices with unlimited data plans.

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    North Dakota

    ND

    North Dakota offers Lifeline service statewide, including enhanced tribal benefits. Residents in Fargo, Bismarck, and rural communities can get free tablets. ND Medicaid participants are automatically eligible.

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    Ohio

    OH

    Ohio has strong Lifeline coverage in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and statewide. Ohio Medicaid and SNAP participants qualify for free tablets. Q Link Wireless and Assurance Wireless are popular providers serving the state.

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    Oklahoma

    OK

    Oklahoma residents in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, and statewide can access Lifeline tablets. SoonerCare (Medicaid) and SNAP participants are eligible. Enhanced tribal Lifeline benefits are also available in the state.

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    Oregon

    OR

    Oregon residents in Portland, Salem, Eugene, and throughout the state can get free Lifeline tablets. Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) participants qualify automatically. Multiple providers serve both urban and rural areas.

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    Pennsylvania

    PA

    Pennsylvania has extensive Lifeline coverage in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and statewide. PA Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and SNAP participants qualify. Several carriers offer free tablets with unlimited data plans.

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    Rhode Island

    RI

    Rhode Island offers Lifeline benefits in Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and statewide. RIte Care (Medicaid) participants qualify. Approved carriers provide free tablets with data plans to eligible Rhode Island households.

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    South Carolina

    SC

    South Carolina residents in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and statewide can access Lifeline tablets. Healthy Connections (Medicaid) and SNAP participants are eligible. Multiple providers serve the state.

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    South Dakota

    SD

    South Dakota offers Lifeline service statewide with enhanced tribal benefits. Residents in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and on tribal lands can receive free tablets. SD Medicaid participants qualify automatically.

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    Tennessee

    TN

    Tennessee residents in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and statewide can get free Lifeline tablets. TennCare (Medicaid) and SNAP participants are eligible. Several approved carriers provide devices with unlimited data.

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    Texas

    TX

    Texas is one of the largest Lifeline markets. Residents in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and statewide can access free tablets. Texas Medicaid and SNAP participants qualify. AirTalk Wireless has strong coverage throughout the state.

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    Utah

    UT

    Utah residents in Salt Lake City, Provo, West Valley City, and statewide can receive free Lifeline tablets. Utah Medicaid and SNAP participants are eligible. Providers offer Android tablets with unlimited data plans.

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    Vermont

    VT

    Vermont offers Lifeline benefits statewide through approved carriers. Green Mountain Care (Medicaid) participants qualify. Residents in Burlington, South Burlington, and rural communities can access free tablets.

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    Virginia

    VA

    Virginia residents in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, and statewide can access Lifeline tablets. Virginia Medicaid and SNAP participants are eligible. Multiple carriers offer free tablets with data plans throughout the state.

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    Washington

    WA

    Washington residents in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and statewide can get free Lifeline tablets. Apple Health (Medicaid) and SNAP participants qualify automatically. Several providers offer devices with unlimited data.

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    West Virginia

    WV

    West Virginia has high Lifeline eligibility rates statewide. Residents in Charleston, Huntington, and rural Appalachian communities can receive free tablets. WV Medicaid and SNAP participants are automatically eligible.

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    Wisconsin

    WI

    Wisconsin residents in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and statewide can access Lifeline tablets. BadgerCare Plus (Medicaid) and FoodShare (SNAP) participants qualify. Multiple carriers serve the entire state.

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    Wyoming

    WY

    Wyoming offers Lifeline service statewide including tribal lands. Residents in Cheyenne, Casper, and rural communities can receive free tablets. Wyoming Medicaid participants are eligible for the program.

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    Ready to Apply in Your State?

    The Lifeline program is available nationwide. No matter which state you live in, you can check your eligibility and apply for a free government tablet today. The application is free, fast, and handled through the official FCC National Verifier.