Business Wire

Assurance Wireless Launches Service to Provide Cell Phones and Wireless Service to San Francisco Residents Facing Economic Hardship

WARREN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Assurance Wireless, a Lifeline Assistance program supported by the federal Universal Service Fund, launches service in the San Francisco metro area to begin ...
Business Wire

Assurance Wireless Provides Cell Phones and Wireless Service to Aid Oregon Residents Facing Economic Hardship

As it becomes available in its 34th state, Assurance Wireless can help more than 817,000 eligible Oregon residents stay connected WARREN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Assurance Wireless, which ...
Insurancenewsnet.com

Assurance Wireless Marks One-Year Anniversary of Providing Cell Phones and Wireless Service to Pennsylvania Residents

Number of eligible residents rises by more than 113,000 since 2011; program can help more than 1.8 million Pennsylvania residents stay connected to family, medical services and jobs More than 485,000 ...
Los Angeles Times

If you get free phone or internet in California, watch out for this snag

Rick, a learning disabled retiree, was at his Los Angeles apartment last month when a salesperson from Assurance Wireless stopped by to offer a free mobile phone account, complete with a free phone.
Forbes

U.S. Funds Program With Free Android Phones For The Poor — But With Permanent Chinese Malware

Android phones for low-income families are shipping with irremovable Chinese malware. For years, low-income households have been able to get cheap cell service and even free smartphones via the U.S.