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Monday, June 29, 2009

Phone plan helps low-income families stay in touch

Cell phones have become all but a necessity in today's society. But what if you are unable to afford a phone and monthly bill?
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One company is working to make sure a cell phone is available to everyone.

Safelink Wireless, which is modeled after U.S. govern­ment-supported Lifeline, will provide free cell phones and 68 minutes of talk time, along with in-demand fea­tures such as voicemail, text messaging, call waiting, call­er ID and international call­ing, to eligible low-income households.

According to a company news release, more than 647,000 Alabama residents are eligible to receive the TracFone benefits, and na­tionwide Safelink Wireless is available in 17 states.

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Posted by Claudia Rowe @ Equal Voice For Families at 11:35 AM

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