1. Assurance Wireless

Assurance Wireless, which operates on the T-Mobile nationwide network, is one of the most well-known Lifeline service providers. Customers who qualify will be given an Android smartphone at no additional cost with unlimited talk and text included. The thing that’s especially attractive about Assurance Wireless is the monthly data that it offers, which again, can vary by state, but is generally between 4.5GB to upwards of 25GB in some regions.

2. SafeLink Wireless

SafeLink Wireless, which is a TracFone brand, also is available for Lifeline participants. Do SafeLink phones work on the T-Mobile network? These phones definitely work somewhere, in the same place you are used to getting reception on an involved AT&T or T-Mobile phone. Customers get a free 4G or 5G smartphone, unlimited talk and text and a monthly data allotment that generally ranges from 4.5GB to 15GB, depending on the state.

3. Access Wireless

Access Wireless is also an alternative if you want a straightforward and easy-to-use Lifeline service that runs through T-Mobile’s network. Subscribers are given a budget smartphone for free, as well as unlimited talk and text and a monthly data allocation that usually begins at 4.5GB. Though its data offering may be more scant than other companies, Access Wireless compensates by offering inexpensive add-ons for subscribers who require extra data.

4. Life Wireless

Rounding out our top Lifeline providers is Life Wireless, which provides free phones and service on AT&T’s strong network. Customers get a free Android smartphone (or BlackBerry), unlimited talk and text, and a standard monthly data allotment of about 4.5GB. Life Wireless is perfect for people who want a reliable network, because AT&T has countrywide coverage.