South Side to Rockford — the phone bill that finally hits $0.
Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Joliet & Rockford
Coverage across Chicago, the suburbs, Rockford, Peoria, and Southern Illinois. AirTalk uses nationwide 5G partners, so service in Chicago is on par with major carriers.
Illinois All Kids (state CHIP/Medicaid) counts for Lifeline.
Full 5G/LTE coverage across the Chicago metro.
No deposit, no credit check, no contract.
“Was paying Cricket $55. Now I pay nothing, and my speeds are actually better on the South Side.”
Quick eligibility check
Check any that apply to your household — just one program or the income option is enough to get accepted.
Dive deeper into how the Lifeline program works — helpful for Illinois residents.
Yes — All Kids (Illinois CHIP/Medicaid) qualifies you for federal Lifeline benefits.
Yes — AirTalk runs on nationwide 5G, so Chicago coverage matches major carriers.
Coverage extends across Southern Illinois including Carbondale and Metro East.
Yes — porting from any IL carrier is free during enrollment.
Free phone. Free monthly service. Plus a $10 bonus.
Apply Now — IL Residents