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Last updated: April 2026

Free government phone in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

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

62,603
Population
13.3%
Growth rate

Top Lifeline providers serving Eden Prairie

Most national Lifeline providers cover Eden Prairie. Here are our top picks for Minnesota 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 Minnesota

Program-Based Qualification Method:

You can qualify for Minnesota 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), formerly known as Food Stamps
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) (including Section 8 Vouchers)
  • Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit
  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program
  • Federal Pell Grant (received in the current award year)

Additional Qualifying Programs for Tribal Lands:

  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
  • Tribally administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Tribally administered Head Start (only those meeting income qualifying standard)
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Minnesota-Specific Program:

Minnesota offers the Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP), which provides an additional $10 monthly discount on landline voice service. If you receive Lifeline from a landline provider and purchase voice service, you'll automatically be enrolled in TAP without needing to complete a separate application.

Lifeline in other Minnesota cities

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

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