Does Medicaid qualify me for a free phone in Florida?

Yes. Medicaid is a categorical Lifeline eligibility program in every state, including Florida.

What if I have Medicaid but not SNAP?

Either one is enough on its own. You only need to qualify through a single program.

Do my kids' Medicaid cards work?

Yes — any household member's Medicaid enrollment qualifies the household.

Is the service really free every month?

Yes. The federal Universal Service Fund pays AirTalk directly — you pay $0.

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Sunshine State • Hurricane-Ready

Free Phone & Service for Florida Residents

Free phone, free service, and a signal that survives hurricane season.

Florida has one of the largest Lifeline populations in the US. If you receive SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, or Federal Public Housing benefits, AirTalk delivers a free smartphone and free monthly service statewide.

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Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville & Hialeah

Why AirTalk works well in Florida

Coverage across South Florida, Tampa Bay, Central Florida, Jacksonville, and the Panhandle. Critical during hurricane season — AirTalk uses nationwide towers, so emergency alerts stay reliable.

Hurricane-Ready

Runs on nationwide 5G towers so emergency comms stay online.

Senior-Friendly Enroll

Popular among Florida SSI and Medicaid recipients.

Bilingual Service

Spanish-language enrollment support across South Florida.

Serving Florida — including

Miami

Tampa

Orlando

Jacksonville

St. Petersburg

Hialeah

What Florida is saying

★★★★★

“Después del último huracán, tener un teléfono gratis fue un salvavidas.”

— Carmen R., Miami, FL

Quick eligibility check

You only need ONE of these to qualify

Check any that apply to your household — just one program or the income option is enough to get accepted.

SNAP (Food Stamps / EBT)MedicaidSupplemental Security Income (SSI)WICFederal Public Housing AssistanceVeterans Pension or Survivors BenefitTribal program (BIA, Head Start, Tribal TANF)Household income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guideline

Common Questions About Free Government Phones

Dive deeper into how the Lifeline program works — helpful for Florida residents.

Free Government Phone — How It Works in 2026 →Free Government Phones — Which Models Ship Free? →Cell Phone Free Government Program — Full Guide →Assurance Wireless vs AirTalk Wireless — Which Is Better? →Safelink vs AirTalk Wireless — Which Free Phone Is Better? →Where can I get a free government phone today? →How do I get a free government phone? →What is the best free government phone program? →

Florida Lifeline FAQ

Does Florida Medicaid qualify?+

Yes — Florida Medicaid participation makes your household eligible for federal Lifeline benefits.

What about during hurricanes?+

AirTalk uses the same nationwide LTE/5G infrastructure as major carriers, so restoration timelines match theirs.

Can seniors on SSI qualify?+

Absolutely — SSI is one of the most common qualifying programs for Florida seniors.

Is there Spanish-language support?+

Yes — AirTalk provides Spanish-language enrollment and customer support.

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Free phone. Free monthly service. Plus a $10 bonus.

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