US States Coverage

Government phone programs are available in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories. Find your state's specific providers and programs.

Select Your State

Choose your state below to see specific coverage information, participating providers, and local programs.

Northeast

Connecticut Delaware Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont

South

Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia

Midwest

Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin

West

Alaska Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming

Nationwide Coverage Overview

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All 50 States

Lifeline and ACP programs are available in every state

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D.C. & Territories

Washington D.C. and U.S. territories included

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Local Providers

State-specific providers and regional carriers

State-by-State Information

Click on any state name above or scroll down to see detailed coverage information for each state.

California

Population: 39.2 million
Program Participants: 2.1 million
Major Providers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Comcast

Available Programs

  • Lifeline - Full statewide coverage
  • ACP - Complete broadband provider participation
  • CalFresh LinkUp - State-specific broadband program

State Contact

California Public Utilities Commission

Phone: 1-800-743-5000

Website: cpuc.ca.gov

Texas

Population: 29.1 million
Program Participants: 1.8 million
Major Providers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, CenturyLink

Available Programs

  • Lifeline - Full statewide coverage
  • ACP - Complete provider participation
  • Texas Connect - State broadband initiative

State Contact

Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel

Phone: 1-800-622-7000

Website: opuc.texas.gov

Florida

Population: 21.5 million
Program Participants: 1.3 million
Major Providers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, CenturyLink

Available Programs

  • Lifeline - Full statewide coverage
  • ACP - Complete provider participation
  • Florida Link Up - State-specific program

State Contact

Florida Office of Public Counsel

Phone: 1-800-342-3552

Website: floridalinkup.com

New York

Population: 19.6 million
Program Participants: 1.2 million
Major Providers: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Spectrum

Available Programs

  • Lifeline - Full statewide coverage
  • ACP - Complete provider participation
  • ConnectHome - State broadband program

State Contact

New York State Department of Public Service

Phone: 1-800-342-3355

Website: dps.ny.gov

Note: All 50 states have Lifeline and ACP coverage. The examples above show major states with large populations.

For your specific state's information, contact local providers or visit the FCC website.

State-Specific Programs

Many states offer additional programs that complement federal Lifeline and ACP benefits.

State Broadband Programs

  • ConnectHome (NY): Additional broadband subsidies
  • Texas Connect: State broadband expansion
  • CalFresh LinkUp (CA): Nutrition program integration
  • Maine Broadband: Rural connectivity initiatives
  • Many more state programs available

How to Find Local Programs

  • Contact your state's utility commission
  • Visit your governor's website
  • Check with local community action agencies
  • Contact participating wireless providers
  • Visit FCC state resources page

Rural vs Urban Coverage

Urban Areas

Large cities and metropolitan areas typically have:

  • Multiple provider options
  • Higher speed internet availability
  • More retail locations
  • Latest device models
  • Competitive service plans

Rural Areas

Rural and remote areas focus on:

  • Reliable connectivity over speed
  • AT&T and Verizon dominance
  • Limited device selection
  • Satellite internet options
  • State-specific initiatives

Need Help Finding Coverage?

Contact local providers or state agencies for specific coverage information in your area. All states have access to federal programs.

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