TracFone Wireless Launches SafeLink Wireless® to Aid 1.5 Million Low-Income Households in New York
The SafeLink Wireless service will provide eligible low-income households a free cell phone, mobile access to emergency services and free 68 minutes of air time, monthly, for one year. The cell phone offers in-demand features: voicemail, text, call waiting, international calling to over 60 destinations and caller ID.
“More than 1.5 million households in New York qualify for the Lifeline services – offering these participants the opportunity to have the same access and privileges many individuals take for granted when it comes to using cell phones,” said Jose Fuentes, Director of Government Relations for TracFone. “The SafeLink Wireless service is truly unique because we are providing a service that no other company has made available before – a free cell phone and free monthly minutes to qualifying low income families,” added Fuentes. SafeLink Wireless offers low income families accessibility, freedom and the security in knowing that should an emergency occur – wherever they are, they will stay safe and stay connected.”
SAFELINK WIRELESS® SERVICE ELIGIBILITY OVERVIEW BY CITY
Top 10 New York state counties with the most eligible Lifeline participants:
| CITY | LOW-INCOME POPULATION | |
| Kings | 285,357 | |
| Bronx | 186,871 | |
| New York | 181,593 | |
| Queens | 174,661 | |
| Suffolk | 54,883 | |
| Nassau | 48,286 | |
| Onondaga | 48,251 | |
| Richmond | 34,418 | |
| Oneida | 27,076 | |
| Broome | 26,015 |
Program Eligibility
Lifeline program eligibility in the state of New York consists of the following:
- Family Assistance
- Safety Net Assistance
- Food Stamps
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Medicaid
- Veteran’s Disability Pension (non-service related disability)
- Veteran’s Surviving Spouse Pension (non-service related disability)
The SafeLink Wireless service will be provided to low-income families for up to one year. Participants may renew service and will be required to re-submit eligibility documentation upon their year completion. If the participant no longer qualifies for this free service, they will be notified and will be able to keep the cell phone to continue enjoying the benefits as a regular TracFone customer. Unused minutes will never expire and will automatically rollover. When recipients surpass their allocated 68 airtime minutes, they will be able to purchase prepaid SafeLink Wireless airtime cards or TracFone airtime cards, including double minute cards. Existing TracFone customers qualifying for the SafeLink Wireless service may keep their current cell phone, and receive bonus minutes (one-time bonus only) for choosing to keep their current cell phone.
To learn more about the SafeLink Wireless service, including eligibility requirements, please call 1-800-977-3768, or visit www.safelinkwireless.com.
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