Monday, May 11, 2009

Free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers.

Would this be worth are while lobbying for, here in Ontario, for some Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program Recipients?

SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers.

Lifeline Assistance is part of a program that was created by the government to provide discounted or free telephone service to income-eligible consumers. To help bring you this important benefit, SafeLink Wireless is proud to offer Lifeline Service. Through our Lifeline Service you will receive FREE cellular service, a FREE cell phone, and FREE Minutes every month! SafeLink Wireless Service does not cost anything – there are no contracts, no recurring fees and no monthly charges.

Any Minutes you do not use will roll-over. Features such as caller ID, call waiting and voicemail are all also included with your service. If you need additional Minutes, you can buy TracFone Airtime Cards at any TracFone retailer Walmart, Walgreens, Family Dollar, etc). SafeLink Airtime Cards will be available soon.

Your exact benefits, including the number of free Minutes you will receive, depend on the state you live in.

https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/home.aspx

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Ron Payne
Welfare Legal
Hamilton, Ontario

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think this would be a very helpful program for the misfortunate.

Anonymous said...

ODSP and Ontario works currently have'nt any supports for a cell-phone.

I have Spinal Stenosis and was prescribed a cell-phone for safety and I was informed there was'nt any coverage in April 2010.

So yes this is a needed service and worth lobbying for.

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Anonymous

Did you receive a decision letter and did you appeal that decision to the Social Benefits Tribunal.

Email me directly if you like.

welfarelegal2004@hotmail.com

Ron