Free Government Cell Phones in Maryland Now Provided By Q Link Wireless

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
new york city, New York, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 20, 2012 -- Q Link Wireless recently announced its launch of the Lifeline program in Maryland. This is a US government supported program which offers telephone service available for eligible low income households. Through this, Q Link Wireless provides these low income families free cell phones, mobile access to emergency services, and free minutes of airtime monthly for a year. The cell phone offers various in demand features like voice mail, text, call waiting, caller ID and international calling.

This program was created to help families that wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford a cell phone. Cell phones have become a daily necessity for many. You may need a cell phone to talk to your child care provider, contact help during an emergency, reach hospitals, or police. One will have to pay for these essential services if they used a traditional telephone service provider. Q Link Wireless brings you all these services within the reach of your fingertips at no cost. These free government cell phones in Maryland have helped provide freedom and security many low income families.

Modern communication systems like cell phones are essential to maintain a rapid and efficient nationwide communication network. The government has taken great efforts to provide the best system to its citizens via the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). An efficient communication system is essential for national defense and safety. The Lifeline program ensures that everyone has access to emergency services no matter their income

The major aim of Q Link Wireless is to provide access to wireless communication to all. Lifeline is a part of Low Income Program of the Universal Service Fund (USF) that is administered by Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). Lifeline is not funded by tax payers; instead it is funded by the USF and telecommunications carriers that fund the USF. This ensures quality communication solutions to low income customers at reasonable and affordable costs.

To qualify for a free government cell phone in Maryland you must participate in one of the following programs:

• Food Stamps (SNAP)

• Medical Assistance

• Maryland Energy Assistance Program

• Temporary Cash Assistance

• Electric Universal Service Program

• Public Assistance to Adults

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• Temporary Disability Assistance Program

Q Link Wireless service is provided for one year to one person per household. At the end of each year participants must verify that they are still eligible to receive free cell phone service. Q Link Wireless also offers phone upgrades and options to buy monthly minutes.

To learn more about Q Link Wireless or eligibility requirements call 1-855-QLINK43 (1-855-754-6543) or visit http://qlinkwireless.com.

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