Free Government Phone Programs Available in All Idaho Cities
Government phone assistance programs are available to eligible residents in all 236 cities throughout Idaho. Whether you live in a major metropolitan area or a small rural community, federal programs like Lifeline and ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) provide essential communication services to qualifying households.
These programs ensure that all Americans have access to phone and internet services, regardless of their location or financial situation. Benefits include monthly service discounts, free smartphones, unlimited talk and text, and data allowances. The exact benefits and available providers may vary by city, but the core programs are available statewide.
To qualify for free government phone service in Idaho, your household income must be at or below 135-200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, or you must participate in qualifying government assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or the Veterans Pension program. Many college students also qualify through Federal Pell Grant eligibility.
The application process is simple and can be completed online in just a few minutes. Most applicants receive instant approval, especially those qualifying through program participation. Once approved, benefits are applied directly to your monthly service bill, reducing or eliminating your communication costs. You can combine Lifeline and ACP benefits for maximum savings.
Below, you'll find a complete alphabetical listing of all cities in Idaho where government phone programs are available. Click on any city name to learn more about programs, providers, and eligibility requirements specific to that location. You can also check your eligibility or compare providers to find the best option for your needs.
Cities Starting with A
11 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with B
16 cities with government phone programs
Bancroft
313 residents
Banks
5 residents
Basalt
511 residents
Bellevue
2,571 residents
Bennington
120 residents
Blackfoot
12,628 residents
Blanchard
625 residents
Bliss
252 residents
Bloomington
257 residents
Boise City
234,192 residents
Bonners Ferry
2,615 residents
Bovill
136 residents
Bruneau
36 residents
Buhl
4,624 residents
Burley
11,721 residents
Butte City
97 residents
Cities Starting with C
18 cities with government phone programs
Caldwell
63,465 residents
Cambridge
336 residents
Carey
1,197 residents
Cascade
978 residents
Castleford
166 residents
Challis
794 residents
Chubbuck
15,900 residents
Clark Fork
981 residents
Clayton
16 residents
Clifton
774 residents
Coeur d'Alene
128,680 residents
Conkling Park
131 residents
Coolin
24 residents
Cottonwood
1,138 residents
Council
824 residents
Craigmont
509 residents
Crouch
212 residents
Culdesac
394 residents
Cities Starting with D
12 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with E
6 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with F
9 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with G
12 cities with government phone programs
Gannett
348 residents
Garden City
12,483 residents
Garden Valley
364 residents
Genesee
1,312 residents
Georgetown
735 residents
Glenns Ferry
1,443 residents
Gooding
3,731 residents
Grace
1,345 residents
Grand View
431 residents
Grangeville
3,443 residents
Greenleaf
1,152 residents
Groveland
1,204 residents
Cities Starting with H
17 cities with government phone programs
Hagerman
1,198 residents
Hailey
9,439 residents
Hamer
51 residents
Hammett
258 residents
Hansen
1,414 residents
Harrison
243 residents
Hauser
896 residents
Hayden
16,021 residents
Hayden Lake
901 residents
Hazelton
988 residents
Heyburn
3,678 residents
Hidden Springs
3,490 residents
Hollister
353 residents
Homedale
3,006 residents
Hope
164 residents
Horseshoe Bend
756 residents
Huetter
219 residents
Cities Starting with I
6 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with J
2 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with K
8 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with L
10 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with M
23 cities with government phone programs
Mackay
719 residents
Malad City
2,441 residents
Malta
321 residents
Marsing
1,245 residents
McCall
3,847 residents
McCammon
910 residents
Melba
624 residents
Menan
863 residents
Meridian
124,865 residents
Middleton
10,101 residents
Midvale
331 residents
Minidoka
132 residents
Montpelier
2,681 residents
Moore
319 residents
Moreland
1,386 residents
Moscow
25,868 residents
Mountain Home
16,265 residents
Mountain Home AFB
3,198 residents
Moyie Springs
1,420 residents
Mud Lake
516 residents
Mullan
758 residents
Murphy
188 residents
Murtaugh
146 residents
Cities Starting with N
6 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with O
6 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with P
18 cities with government phone programs
Paris
634 residents
Parker
643 residents
Parkline
62 residents
Parma
1,836 residents
Paul
1,615 residents
Payette
8,358 residents
Peck
187 residents
Pierce
465 residents
Pinehurst
2,014 residents
Placerville
37 residents
Plummer
1,055 residents
Pocatello
76,370 residents
Ponderay
1,456 residents
Post Falls
41,716 residents
Potlatch
849 residents
Preston
5,800 residents
Priest River
2,058 residents
Princeton
29 residents
Cities Starting with R
14 cities with government phone programs
Rathdrum
10,133 residents
Reubens
65 residents
Rexburg
39,589 residents
Richfield
558 residents
Rigby
5,251 residents
Riggins
236 residents
Ririe
958 residents
Riverside
1,126 residents
Roberts
534 residents
Robie Creek
1,240 residents
Rockford
305 residents
Rockford Bay
308 residents
Rockland
214 residents
Rupert
6,157 residents
Cities Starting with S
21 cities with government phone programs
Salmon
3,196 residents
Sandpoint
9,244 residents
Shelley
4,987 residents
Shoshone
1,985 residents
Silverton
606 residents
Smelterville
670 residents
Smiths Ferry
53 residents
Soda Springs
3,150 residents
Spencer
28 residents
Spirit Lake
1,768 residents
St. Anthony
3,818 residents
St. Charles
168 residents
St. Maries
3,032 residents
Stanley
281 residents
Star
13,231 residents
State Line
3 residents
Stites
171 residents
Sugar City
2,011 residents
Sun Valley
1,383 residents
Swan Valley
264 residents
Sweetwater
168 residents
Cities Starting with T
6 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with U
1 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with V
2 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with W
11 cities with government phone programs
Cities Starting with Y
1 cities with government phone programs
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