[FReepaholic]

Government subsidized cell phones:

Safelink Wireless

[org.whodat]

LOL, it is something that many people have no concept of, they also have free cars, free home, fee debit cards. But the phone thing goes back to algore.

[G.Mason]

" ... You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order for us to ship you your free phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted ... "

That by the definition of homeless precludes "homeless" people.

Or am I missing something here?

[iopscusa]

Safelink: How to Qualify: you may qualify if...
You already participate in other State or Federal assistance program such as Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid.
OR
Your total household income is at or below 135% of the poverty guidelines set by your State and/or the Federal Government.
AND
No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Service through another phone carrier.
You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order for us to ship you your free phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.
In addition to meeting the guidelines above you will also be required to provide proof of your participation in an assistance program, or proof of your income level.

[Gordon Greene]

Good link... looks like there’s only one thing that might disqualify the homeless. Here’s one of the terms:

“You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order for us to ship you your FREE phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.” Like they couldn’t figure out how to get around that one.

Other than that, if you have a family of 5 with an annual income $33,480 in Florida you can get one. More Government crapola.