FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net recommends people call their representatives and demand they receive what residents in the other 37 states are already getting.

Lake Forest, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/13/2011 -- Residents of 37 states (plus Washington, DC and Puerto Rico) can now get free cell phones from the government, plus up 250 minutes of talk/text time per month thanks to the government's Lifeline Assistance program. But that still leaves 13 states in which this valuable program is not yet available to help their residents who are in financial need.

The "missing" states are: Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming.

"In today's horrible economy, it's inexcusable that the public utility commissions in these 13 states have not yet approved the Lifeline Assistance program," said Mark Henry, editor at FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net. "People are suffering and it's just plain wrong."

For those who live in one of the thirteen states, Henry recommends that they contact their state representative and demand that they instruct the public utility commission to approve the Lifeline free cell phone program immediately.

"The quickest way to get the program approved for the needy in any of these states," Henry continued, "is to make sure the politicians hear your voice."

Regulations vary from state to state, but there are generally two ways to qualify for a free government cell phone. Someone will usually be eligible if they participate in other government assistance programs such as Medicaid, Food Stamps/SNAP, General Assistance, Head Start, Supplemental Security Income, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, United Tribes Food Distribution Program, Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or The National School Lunch Program's Free Lunch Program (NSL). A person can also qualify even if they're not on government assistance if their total household income doesn't exceed a pre-determined level for their state, which is usually between 135-150% of the federal poverty level.

For inquiries or additional information about the free government cell phones program, visit FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net.

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FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net reminds needy Americans that they can still get a free cell phone and free minutes by Christmas.

Lake Forest, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/08/2011 -- There's still time to get a free cell phone and free minutes before Christmas. And it doesn't matter who's been naughty and who's been nice.

"Ten million Americans have already received free cell phones and free minutes," said Mark Henry, marketing director of FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net. "Why not take advantage of this great government program and get a free Christmas gift for yourself or some member of your family?"

The free government cell phone program sounds too good to be true, but it's real. It is called Lifeline Assistance and it's easier to qualify than one might think. One way to qualify is to be a participant in a federal assistance program such as Medicaid, food stamps, Section 8 or a free school lunch program. The other way to qualify is to make less than 135-150% of the federal poverty level ($33,525 for a family of four).

A number of telephone companies across the country work with the government in this Lifeline Assistance program. Three large mobile phone companies – Safelink Wireless, Assurance Wireless and ReachOut Wireless – and numerous smaller companies participate in the free government cell phone program, depending upon the state in which you live...It is a one-stop source for information on the program nationwide.

For inquiries or additional information about the free government cell phones program, visit FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net.

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