TracFone Wireless Inc. has announced the launch of SafeLink Wireless in Illinois, bringing low income households a cost-efficient telephone service. The Safelink Wireless service will provide low income households a free mobile phone which comes with an hour of free monthly talk time. Standard features like voicemail, text, call waiting, international calling to over 60 destinations and caller ID are included in the offered package.

To be eligible for this special offer, below are the provisions for the people who wish to avail of the SafeLink Wireless service:

• Federal Public Housing Assistance/ Section 8
• Food Stamps
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• National School Lunch (free program only)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Medicaid

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After being blocked last week by local government officials, the low income prepaid communication project has finally pushed through. SafeLink Wireless will serve as the company’s distribution of Lifeline - a U.S. government supported program for income eligible households that ensures telephone service is available and affordable for eligible low-income households.

The SafeLink Wireless service will provide eligible low-income households a free cell phone, mobile access to emergency services and free 68 minutes of air time, monthly, for one year.

The cell phone offers in-demand features:

Voicemail

Text

Call waiting

International calling to over 60 destinations

Caller ID

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