How to choose a cell phone for your needs

Choosing a cell phone is a fairly personal thing. There are two main points to consider while choosing a cell phone for your personal needs: features and cost. Do you absolutely need a smartphone with all the bells or whistles, like an iPhone, Blackberry, Samsung Galaxy, HTC, Windows Phone, Facebook Phone? Or, is a simple phone that lets you send and receive calls and texts adequate? Are you able to afford spending hundreds of dollars on a smartphone, or is your budget more limited?

Many people find that their choices may be limited due to their budget; many may look for a cell phone that’s on sale. However, most cell phone deals from retailers require you to sign a long-term binding contract and pay a $50-$100 monthly bill. There is another option for eligible Americans: the Lifeline Assistance program.
Created in 1985 by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under President Reagan, the Lifeline Assistance program originally provided free telephone landline service to eligible applicants. It was later updated to include cell phone service. You may even get a free cell phone to use with the free service if you choose a provider like Q Link Wireless. Best of all, there is no contract, credit checks or monthly bills.
You may be eligible if you’re enrolled in a government program like Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or if you meet low income requirements for your state.

Although your free cell phone may be basic, it will give you a phone number, a way to send and receive calls and a way to send and receive text messages. It will also provide you with voicemail so that callers can leave you messages and caller ID so you can only answer calls from recognizable phone numbers.

A phone really is a necessity now. Whether you don’t have a landline or could just really benefit from having a cell phone, purchasing one and paying for its service is not always affordable. Your free cell phone with service from Q Link Wireless is the best way to save money on your phone bill. You’ll have a phone that you can use for communicating with friends and family, for job opportunities and for emergencies too.
To find out if you qualify for a free cell phone from Q Link Wireless, check out the website for more information about the Lifeline program. There is also a complete online Help Center that will help answer any additional questions you may have.