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 Milwaukee county, Wisconsin
Compare the top Lifeline providers serving Milwaukee county. Below you'll find local subscriber data plus the providers we recommend for Wisconsin.
54,602
Current subscribers
19%
Participation rate
Top Lifeline providers serving Milwaukee county
Most national Lifeline providers cover Milwaukee county. 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 Milwaukee county
Program-Based Qualification Method:
You can qualify for Wisconsin Lifeline if you or another person in your household is enrolled in any one of these qualifying public assistance programs:
- Medicaid
- FoodShare (Wisconsin's SNAP program)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
Note: Only one Lifeline discount is allowed per household.
Other counties in Wisconsin
All counties in Wisconsin get the same federal Lifeline benefit. Check the guide for your county or any neighbouring one.