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Disclaimer

Lifeline Free iPhone publishes independent editorial guidance about the federal Lifeline benefit and related programs. This page summarises what we do, what we do not do, and how you should read our content.
Effective
August 19, 2018
Last updated
July 2, 2026
Applies to
lifelinefreeiphone.com

1. We are not a government agency

Lifeline Free iPhone is not affiliated with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the National Verifier, the Affordable Connectivity Program, or any state Public Utility Commission. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as official government communication.

2. We are not a Lifeline provider

We do not sell wireless service, do not process Lifeline applications, do not decide eligibility, and do not ship phones. Every device pictured on this Site is offered by a third-party Lifeline provider whose current terms, stock, and availability control your actual experience.

3. Eligibility is decided by the federal National Verifier

Whether your household qualifies for Lifeline is determined by the federal National Verifier operated by USAC under FCC oversight, based on the eligibility rules in 47 CFR § 54.400 et seq. Nothing you read on this Site guarantees approval.

You can check your eligibility yourself for free at checklifeline.org.

4. Device model, price and shipping

iPhone models, colors, storage capacity, retail comparisons, shipping timelines and monthly credit amounts vary by Lifeline provider, ZIP code, and current wholesale stock. Listings on this Site are indicative and were last verified on July 2026. They can change without notice.

5. Editorial independence and affiliate links

Our editors decide which Lifeline providers we recommend and how we rank them, based on the criteria in our Review Process. Some outbound provider links are affiliate links; we may earn a referral fee at no cost to you. Advertising never influences editorial decisions.

8. Trademarks

Apple, iPhone, iPad, App Store, iOS, MagSafe and Face ID are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Lifeline is a program of the FCC and USAC. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Their use on this Site is nominative and does not imply endorsement.

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