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Last updated: April 2026

Free government phone in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Compare the top Lifeline providers serving Dearborn Heights. Ranked independently — we don't charge providers for rankings.

56,620
Population
-3.0%
Growth rate

Top Lifeline providers serving Dearborn Heights

Most national Lifeline providers cover Dearborn Heights. Here are our top picks for Michigan overall.

1

Assurance Wireless

T-Mobile network

4.5 / 5
Plan
Unlimited talk & text + up to 6GB high-speed data
Devices
Free smartphone included (BYOD available)
Best for
Best overall for most households

Works with BLU C5L Max

2

SafeLink Wireless

Verizon network

4.3 / 5
Plan
Unlimited talk & text + data (varies by state)
Devices
Free smartphone included
Best for
Best for rural areas on Verizon's network
3

TruConnect

T-Mobile network

4.4 / 5
Plan
Unlimited talk & text + high-speed 5G data
Devices
Free smartphone or BYOD
Best for
Best for 5G data

Works with BLU C5L Max

Eligibility notes for Michigan

Program-Based Qualification Method:

You can qualify for Michigan Lifeline if you or another person in your household is enrolled in any one of these qualifying public assistance programs:

  • Medicaid
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance
  • Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension Program
  • Tribal Eligibility Programs (and living on federally-recognized Tribal lands)

Additional Eligibility for Survivors:

Survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and related crimes may qualify for up to six months of emergency Lifeline support with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or by participating in one of the following additional programs:

  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch or Breakfast program, including enrollment at a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school or school district
  • Federal Pell Grant in the current award year

Lifeline in other Michigan cities

Same providers, different coverage details. Check the Lifeline guide for any other Michigan city you live near or visit often.

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