Business Wire

Assurance Wireless Launches Service to Provide Cell Phones and Wireless Service to San Francisco Residents Facing Economic Hardship

WARREN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Assurance Wireless, a Lifeline Assistance program supported by the federal Universal Service Fund, launches service in the San Francisco metro area to begin ...
Business Wire

Assurance Wireless Provides Cell Phones and Wireless Service to Aid Rhode Island Residents Facing Economic Hardship

WARREN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Assurance Wireless, which provides eligible residents with a free cell phone and 250 free monthly voice minutes introduces its services to Rhode Island residents.
Los Angeles Times

If you get free phone or internet in California, watch out for this snag

Rick, a learning disabled retiree, was at his Los Angeles apartment last month when a salesperson from Assurance Wireless stopped by to offer a free mobile phone account, complete with a free phone.
Forbes

U.S. Funds Program With Free Android Phones For The Poor — But With Permanent Chinese Malware

Android phones for low-income families are shipping with irremovable Chinese malware. For years, low-income households have been able to get cheap cell service and even free smartphones via the U.S.