Everything California residents need to know about Lifeline eligibility, participating providers, coverage, and popular devices.
California residents qualify for Lifeline the same way as the rest of the country — through income or a qualifying program such as SNAP, Medicaid (Medi-Cal), or SSI. California also participates in state-specific benefit programs like BenefitsCal, which can help confirm income eligibility.
Several Lifeline providers operate in California, in addition to Free 5G Wireless. Coverage and device selection vary by provider and region.
California's BenefitsCal portal can help confirm program-based eligibility documentation.
Learn about BenefitsCal →