From many years, cell
phones have occupied an important place in every one’s life. It’s
hard to imagine surviving a single day without them. They have become
a basic necessity of life like food, clothes, and water. If you are
trapped in an difficult situation, having a cell phone could possibly
protect you from becoming the victim of that situation. Cell phones
are not only treated as the mode of entertainment, but are also a key
device for keeping yourself and your family safe.
Due to advancement in
technology, today’s cell phones possess all-important features like
chatting with your friends through emailing, voice calls,
and social messages. Moreover, if you have configured internet in
your cell phone, it works like a mini computer. However, for low
income families and the people who have financial distress, a cell
phone could be viewed as a luxury that they cannot afford.
Understanding the need of
communication for all people regardless of their financial
situations, the government introduced an assistance program that will
provide financial help for cell phone service. Under this plan, the
qualifying candidates would get free government assistance cell phone service.
That is, they would get a subsidy that could provide from 68-250 free
minutes every month. Moreover, people can buy additional minutes at a
reduced rate if needed. There is also the feature to send and receive
text messages and get voicemails. No bills, deposits or any kinds of
hidden costs are involved under this plan.
If you are participating
in any of the government assisted programs like Medicaid, Food
Stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Federal Public
Housing Assistance (Section 8), Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), National School
Lunch Program (NSLP), Household Income Based on Federal Poverty
Guidelines etc., then you meet the criteria to apply for the free
cell phone plan. Only Oklahoma residents are charged $1 per month
plus taxes and fees for the 1000 minute plan.
