QLink Wireless is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in the United States. It provides its 4G and 5G services free to eligible citizens under the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity (AFC) program. The free cell phone services included by QLink are unlimited calls, text, and data.
QLink Wireless partnered with T-Mobile to provide text, calls, and data services. Q Link uses the T-Mobile infrastructure to provide phone services. T-Mobile has one of the widest network coverage in the United States.
QLink Wireless Free Phone Service
Free QLink Wireless calling, text and data phone services are Sponsored by the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) government services.
QLink Wireless Lifeline
The Lifeline program is an initiative from the FCC to provide connectivity to special groups of people. QLink Wireless is the leading Lifeline service provider.
Lifeline is only limited to one beneficiary per household. There are however exceptions like a nursing home or a homeless shelter. Eligibility for Lifeline varies state by state but generally, there are two qualification criteria.
- Participation in a Government assistance program
- Household income meets the state’s Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Some of these lifeline requirements vary state, check the Lifeline state requirements.
QLink Wireless ACP
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an FCC program that provides free and subsidized gadgets and cell services to qualifying citizens in the United States. ACP provides a $30 discount on the monthly broadband bill, $75 for eligible citizens on tribal land and up to $100 for some connected devices. The ACP benefits include unlimited data, text and talk.
To qualify for the ACP program, you have to meet the criteria listed below.
- Lifeline
- SSI
- SNAP
- Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefits Fund and more
- Unemployment
- Household income of below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
If you meet one of the qualifications above, apply for ACP free or subsidized service.
QLink Wireless Free Tablets
QLink Wireless Free are available with a co-payment of $10.01 which varies stat-by-state.
The qualifications for a free tablet are the qualifications for the ACP program. You must enrol and be approved to qualify for the $10.01 co-payment.
QLink Wireless Plans
You will need to subscribe to a premium service when you are out of the free service or no longer eligible. QLink offers these data packages.
$15
- 500 MB Data
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
- International Calling
- 30 Service Days
$25
- 1 GB Data
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
- International Calling
- 30 Service Days
$30
- Unlimited Data (Hotspot not included)
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
- 30 Service Days
$40
- 3 GB Data
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
- International Calling
- 30 Service Days
$50
- 5 GB Data
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
- International Calling
- 30 Service Days
$60
- Unlimited Data
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
- International Calling
- 30 Service Days
QLink Wireless Network Coverage
QLink Wireless runs on the T-Mobile network for the 4G LTE and 5G wireless services. T-Mobile has the leading 5G coverage with 41.35% and a 4G coverage of 62%. 3G networks are no longer used in the United States. Set up QLink APN internet settings for the fastest web browsing experience.
Enter your city state or ZIP code to check coverage in your area. You can alternatively zoom in and out.
QLink Wireless Customer Service
To contact QLink Wireless customer support, call +1 855-754-6543 or email QLink Wireless at support@qlinkwireless.com. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.
Customer support is available from Monday to Friday 8AM-12AM EST, and Saturday and Sunday from 8AM-8PM EST. Call or email within the stated hours to get the quickest response.
