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
Last updated: April 2026
Free government phone in Baltimore city, Maryland
Compare the top Lifeline providers serving Baltimore city. Below you'll find local subscriber data plus the providers we recommend for Maryland.
54,408
Current subscribers
27%
Participation rate
Top Lifeline providers serving Baltimore city
Most national Lifeline providers cover Baltimore city. Here are our top picks — ranked by overall quality, not by commission.
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 Baltimore city
Program-Based Qualification Method:
You can qualify for Maryland Lifeline if you or another person in your household is enrolled in any one of these qualifying public assistance programs:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit Program
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
In Maryland, the Lifeline program is called "Tel-Life" but the qualifying programs remain the same as the federal Lifeline program.
Other counties in Maryland
All counties in Maryland get the same federal Lifeline benefit. Check the guide for your county or any neighbouring one.