The reliable backbone of nationwide wireless communication.
While 5G is the newest technology, 4G LTE remains the workhorse of the American cellular network. LTE provides fast enough speeds for crisp video calls, seamless web browsing, and clear voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) calling. More importantly, 4G LTE coverage reaches over 99% of Americans, ensuring connectivity in rural areas where 5G has not yet been deployed.
When you enroll in a free government phone plan through our platform, you will automatically be connected to the strongest available network. If you are in a city, you may connect to 5G; as you drive into rural communities, your phone will intelligently switch to 4G LTE to ensure you never lose a signal.
Every single smartphone provided by our Lifeline partners is fully 4G LTE compatible. If you choose to Bring Your Own Phone, any smartphone manufactured in the last six years will support these LTE bands.
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