Connecticut Free Government Phone - Get Started
Connecticut residents seeking free phones have federal options. Lifeline and ACP serve all many cities in the state with free smartphones and monthly wireless service.
Available Programs
Federal communication assistance in Connecticut comes through Lifeline and ACP. These programs provide free phones, monthly service, and internet discounts to qualifying households.
Get up to $30/month off your internet bill and a one-time $100 discount on a device.
Learn More →Receive a free phone and monthly service discount for eligible low-income households.
Learn More →Find Free Phones by City in Connecticut
Hartford
969,171 residents
Bridgeport
921,660 residents
New Haven
565,056 residents
Waterbury
199,965 residents
Danbury
175,074 residents
Norwich
163,299 residents
Stamford
135,806 residents
Norwalk
91,375 residents
New Britain
73,301 residents
West Hartford (CDP)
64,088 residents
Bristol
61,129 residents
Meriden
60,418 residents
West Haven
55,147 residents
East Hartford (CDP)
50,942 residents
Middletown
47,646 residents
Shelton
41,402 residents
Manchester (CDP)
37,015 residents
Torrington
35,481 residents
Naugatuck
31,634 residents
Newington (CDP)
30,458 residents
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