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The Best Free Phones for Seniors

Several carriers have ways to get free phones – and the government has a few discounts, too.

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Matthew Jones
Matthew Jones
Who is Matthew Jones?
Matthew is a freelance writer who has written on a wide range of topics, from personal finance to nutrition. Over the past three years, Matthew has worked extensively on articles and guides for seniors related to Medicare, insurance, and finance…. Learn More
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Taylor Shuman
Taylor Shuman
Who is Taylor Shuman?
As SeniorLiving.org’s tech expert and editor, Taylor has years of experience reviewing products and services for seniors. She is passionate about breaking down stigmas related to seniors and technology. She loves finding innovative ways to teach seniors about products and… Learn More
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Our Methodology

Our tech experts researched the best free phones and narrowed down the list to our top choices for seniors.

50
Hours of Research
15
Products Tested
5
Experts Consulted
3
Products Selected

Our tech experts researched the best free phones and narrowed down the list to our top choices for seniors.

Learn More
50
Hours of Research
15
Products Tested
5
Experts Consulted
3
Products Selected
Tested and reviewed by real people
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  5. assurance wireless. (2022). What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit and its successor, the Affordable Connectivity Program?

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Written By:
Matthew Jones
Writer and Editor
Matthew is a freelance writer who has written on a wide range of topics, from personal finance to nutrition. Over the past three years, Matthew has worked extensively on articles and guides for seniors related to Medicare, insurance, and finance…. Learn More About Matthew Jones
Reviewed By:
Taylor Shuman
Senior Tech Expert & Editor
As SeniorLiving.org’s tech expert and editor, Taylor has years of experience reviewing products and services for seniors. She is passionate about breaking down stigmas related to seniors and technology. She loves finding innovative ways to teach seniors about products and… Learn More About Taylor Shuman