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Safelink Free Prepaid Phones Now Available in Louisiana

Safelink Wireless, a program run by TracFone wireless (one of the country's most popular prepaid proviers), is now available to over 570,000 low-income residents of Louisiana.

The Safelink plan, which is an extension of the Reagan-era Lifeline plan designed to provide means of communication to people and families who may not be able to afford it, provides those who qualify in Louisiana with 68 minutes of cellular talk time and a free wireless phone

This is the breakdown of the population who qualifies for this plan by parish.

East Baton Rouge

47,184

Jefferson

45,663

Orleans

41,277

Caddo

39,081

Calcasieu

25,800

Lafayette

24,433

Ouachita

20,230

Rapides

19,451

Saint Landry

17,700

Saint Tammany

17,685

Read more here, and also see the Safelink Wireless website to check for eligibility.