South Carolina has had a strong economic recovery. It has experienced several consecutive months of strong job growth, dropping the unemployment rate almost a full 2 percentage points.  This kind of growth is sorely needed in a state where 18% of the residents of the state are living at the poverty line, one of the highest in the country. While this is great news for many residents, the steady progress have removed South Carolina from being one of the states where residents are eligible for extended unemployment benefits, which will make it uncomfortable for those who have yet to get back to work.

Assurance Wireless is in South Carolina, helping those who still have a little more way to go. Customers of Assurance receive a free cell phone with 250 monthly minutes, every month. The minutes are refilled automatically and there is never a bill to pay.

How to Qualify for Assurance Wireless in South Carolina

You can qualify for Assurance Wireless service in South Carolina under income-based eligibility criteria or government program-based eligibility criteria as long as no one else in your household currently has a Lifeline phone.

Government Program-Based Eligibility Guidelines

If you are a participant in one or more of the following government assistance programs, you probably qualify for Assurance Wireless phone service in South Carolina:

  • Medicaid
  • Food Stamps/SNAP
  • Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

If you qualify for Assurance Wireless service under government program-based eligibility guidelines, you are NOW required to send in any supporting documentation at this time. If you qualify under the government program-based eligibility, you do not need to complete the income-based section.

Income-Based Eligibility Guidelines

Unfortunately, there is no income based provision for the state of South Carolina.

For an application for an Assurance Wireless phone as a South Carolina resident, please click the link below.

Click here to get an Assurance Wireless Application for South Carolina

Other free government cell phone providers in the state of South Carolina (click the link(s) below to see details about other providers in your state):

Safelink Wireless