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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | December 31, 2009 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Contiguous United States |
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Number of employees | 500 (2009) |
| Parent | T-Mobile US |
| Website | assurancewireless |
Assurance Wireless USA, L.P.[1] is a telephone service subsidized by the federal Lifeline Assistance program, a government benefit program supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. The service provides to low-income eligible people a free phone,[2][3] free monthly data, unlimited texting, and free monthly minutes. Assurance Wireless users do not receive a bill, are not required to sign a contract, and do not pay activation fees or recurring fees.[4] Founded in 2009, Assurance Wireless has used the T-Mobile network for coverage since 2020.[5]
According to Hotspot Setup, "the two largest providers of free mobile phones are Safelink Wireless and Assurance Wireless, which are available in more states than other providers."[6] Assurance Wireless users may bring their own unlocked device – they are not required to use an Assurance issued wireless phone.[7] If a $59.99 replacement phone is purchased from Assurance, the user will have a limited choice of model.
- ^ "TABLE OF ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS". www.sec.gov. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ "User Guides for Lifeline Phones". AssuranceWireless. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ "Unlocking Your Phone". Assurance Wireless. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ "Assurance Wireless Homepage". AssuranceWireless. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
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t-mobilewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "The 14 Best Free Government Cell Phones 2021". Hotspot Setup. July 25, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
- ^ Scalzi, John (July 13, 2022). "Best Ways To Get Assurance Wireless Government Phone". Tips Pec. Retrieved December 13, 2022.