“ the phones and service may be "free" to the user, but the rest of us are all paying, and paying, for them via the "universal service fund" and plenty of other fees and taxes on our phones.
But at least this way our cash is going to a good purpose.
Oh, and _all_ cell phones, whether on a service plan or not, can still access "911". That five year old unit that you traded up from, but never threw out.. can still be used for emergency calls at no charge.
(Being a radio it _does_ have to reach a compatible cell tower, so an analog phone from a decade ago is out. But most others should be ok in most cellular areas). ”

“ If poor people need a phone for emergencies, let them use a non-activated cell phone. 911 works on EVERY phone, regardless if it is in service. This is a waste of money.
What's next? Free cars to poor people?
Lets try to give poor people an incentive to actually work. ”

“ Welcome to Obama Nation, where if you don't work and don't pay taxes you every thing for free paid for by the stupid people that actually do work ”

“ 200 per month, but it's not rollover ”

“ Welcome to Obama Nation, where if you don't work and don't pay taxes you every thing for free paid for by the stupid people that actually do work ”

“ If poor people need a phone for emergencies, let them use a non-activated cell phone. 911 works on EVERY phone, regardless if it is in service. This is a waste of money.
What's next? Free cars to poor people?
Lets try to give poor people an incentive to actually work. ”

“ I work from 9-5. My salary does not allow me to get ANY government help. I even pay for my own insurance. But believe me I'm on the same financial status as my neighbor who is receiving $1000 per month section 8, food stamps and more.

The system is SICK! SICK! SICK!
I often wonder if I should stay home and get section 8, paid insurance, food stamps and who knows what more.
The system is communistic!
It leaves no room for motivation to work!

Will I every get handouts too?

Desparate for an incentive:) (even a 200 minute plan would do) ”

“ What makes you think that poor people have non-activated cell phones? And what about emergencies that don't require 911, such as getting a flat tire on the highway and needing some assistance. Or needing to call home to make sure your children got home from school safely. In the days when there were phone booths on practically every corner I would have agreed with you because then you had the opportunity to make calls when away from home, not so anymore. ”

“ What is everyone kvetching about? If you have a cell phone and can pay the bill that's great, I am a working mother and go on the subway and need a phone so in case I get stuck and am running later I use it for backup plans. It is a very nice thing what they are doing. It is also for the elderly who are not working and who will benefit in case of an emergancy.

I don't have extra money for a phone so I use this free one, I don't go over the minutes and only use it for emergency purposes. There is a reason for this plan.

For all of you who don't need it be quiet. I think this webiste was created for ppl. to kvetch......... ”

“ What is everyone kvetching about? If you have a cell phone and can pay the bill that's great, I am a working mother and go on the subway and need a phone so in case I get stuck and am running later I use it for backup plans. It is a very nice thing what they are doing. It is also for the elderly who are not working and who will benefit in case of an emergancy.

I don't have extra money for a phone so I use this free one, I don't go over the minutes and only use it for emergency purposes. There is a reason for this plan.

For all of you who don't need it be quiet. I think this webiste was created for ppl. to kvetch......... ”

“ Problem is that the people who really need it won't get it because most people in Boro Park are receiving these programs undeserved ”