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Last updated: April 2026

Free government phone in Peoria, Arizona

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

162,592
Population
46.5%
Growth rate

Top Lifeline providers serving Peoria

Most national Lifeline providers cover Peoria. Here are our top picks for Arizona 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 Arizona

Program-Based Qualification Method:

You can qualify for Arizona 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 (FPHA)
  • Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit Programs
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Tribal-Specific Programs:

  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) General Assistance
  • Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reserves (FDPIR)
  • Tribal Head Start Income Eligibility

Lifeline in other Arizona cities

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

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