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Fact-Checking Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Our Commitment to Truth

At Free 5G Wireless, we understand that our readers rely on us for critical information regarding government assistance programs, wireless connectivity, and affordable devices. Because this information directly impacts our readers' ability to stay connected, our fact-checking process is rigorous, systematic, and designed to ensure absolute accuracy.

The Fact-Checking Process

Before any guide, resource, or informational article is published on our website, it must pass through our multi-step verification process:

• Initial Research: Writers are required to base their work on primary sources. For Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) content, this means citing the FCC, USAC, the National Verifier, or official state government websites.
• Draft Review: A senior editor reviews the draft specifically looking for claims regarding eligibility limits, plan allotments (data/talk/text), and device availability.
• Cross-Verification: All numerical data—especially income thresholds, which change annually based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines—are cross-referenced against the latest official publications.
• Compliance Check: Content that details how to apply for government programs is reviewed to ensure it aligns with current regulatory requirements and does not mislead applicants about the ease or guarantee of approval.

Sourcing Standards

We prioritize sources in the following order of authority:

1. Government Agencies: FCC, USAC, state Public Utility Commissions, and the Department of Health and Human Services (for SNAP/Medicaid criteria).
2. Official Carrier Documentation: Terms and conditions directly from participating wireless carriers (e.g., Assurance Wireless, SafeLink, Q Link).
3. Reputable Industry Publications: Telecommunications news outlets and non-partisan research organizations (e.g., Pew Research Center).

We do not rely on third-party affiliate blogs or unverified social media claims for factual information.

Continuous Auditing

Government programs and carrier offers are dynamic. To maintain accuracy over time, our editorial team conducts scheduled quarterly audits of our most trafficked guides. If the FCC announces a program change, we trigger an immediate off-cycle review of all related content.

Reporting Inaccuracies

If you believe you have found a factual error in our content despite our best efforts, we want to know. Please refer to our Corrections Policy for instructions on how to submit a correction request to our editorial team.