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Free Cell Phone Service for Ohio Residents

Cleveland to Columbus to Cincinnati — one form, one free phone.

Ohio residents on SNAP, Medicaid, OWF (Ohio Works First), or SSI can claim a free AirTalk smartphone and free monthly service. From Cleveland to Cincinnati, Columbus to Toledo — no more phone bills.

Get My Ohio Phone

Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo & Akron

Why AirTalk works well in Ohio

Coverage across the 3-C corridor (Cleveland-Columbus-Cincinnati), plus Toledo, Akron, and Appalachian Ohio. Ideal for families using OWF or Ohio Medicaid.

OWF Qualifies

Ohio Works First (state TANF) is an accepted Lifeline path.

3-C Corridor Coverage

Reliable 5G across Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.

No Credit Check

Zero credit checks or deposits — unlike major Ohio carriers.

Serving Ohio — including

Columbus
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Akron
Dayton

What Ohio is saying

★★★★★
AirTalk saved me $55 a month. Coverage on the west side is great.
Kevin D., Cleveland, OH

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.

Ohio Lifeline FAQ

Does Ohio Works First qualify?+

Yes — OWF participation is an accepted qualifying program for federal Lifeline.

How is coverage in Appalachian Ohio?+

AirTalk uses nationwide LTE/5G partners so coverage into SE Ohio is comparable to major carriers.

Can I keep my number?+

Yes — port from any Ohio carrier free during enrollment.

What if I already have Assurance in Ohio?+

You can transfer your Lifeline benefit to AirTalk; only one Lifeline per household.

Stop paying for cell service in Ohio.

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

Apply Now — OH Residents