How Do I Get My Free Qlink Tablet

Qlink is a wireless Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) contracted under T-Mobile to offer the government Lifeline service. It relies on the T- Mobile network cellular towers to offer its services.

Under the Lifeline program, you can get a free government phone or tablet and subsidized plans to meet your communication needs. But how do I get my free Qlink tablet? You will find out about that shortly.

How to join Qlink

If you are eligible to apply for Lifeline, you can apply for a Qlink account online using a phone or a computer. The Qlink application process is easy. You only need to visit Qlink Wireless signup page then enter your ZIP code and email to get started. After that, you should follow the steps to complete your application.

In the process, you will need to provide proof that you qualify to apply for an account, and thus you have to prepare the proof documents for submission to get approved for your Lifeline service!

How does Qlink Lifeline work?

Once you enroll in the Lifeline program, Qlink gives you a free phone and a monthly plan for your communication needs. The plan includes;

• 3 GB internet data
• 1,000 voice call minutes, and
• Unlimited messaging

You can only get one phone to use with the service, and if you have to upgrade it, you have to pay some amount to get a new phone. Again, if you exhaust the plan before the month ends, you have to purchase additional data, minutes, or texts to finish the month.

How do I get my free Qlink tablet?

You can get a Qlink free tablet if you apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB). The EBB is a temporary program from the federal government via the Federal Communications Commission that offers affordable broadband services to people seriously affected by Covid'19.

When you join the program successfully, you can get up to $100 for free to purchase a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet from Qlink as long as you contribute between $10 and $50 toward the purchase price. Other service providers also offer the EBB service.

How do I qualify for the EBB Program?

If you are already a Lifeline beneficiary, then you automatically benefit from the EBB program. If you are new to government services, you can qualify if you meet any of the following requirements.

• Has an income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Participates in specific aid programs, such as Medicaid, SNAP, or Lifeline
• Approved to get benefits in the free and reduced-price lunch program or the breakfast program for schools
• Received a Federal Pell Grant within the current award year
• Experienced a major loss of income because of job loss
• Meets the eligibility criteria for the service provider's already existing low-income or COVID-19 program

You can check whether you qualify by visiting the National Verifier portal and entering the necessary details.

Bottom line

Qlink is a wireless Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that offers Lifeline and Emergency Broadband services. The company operates under T-Mobile and even uses the T-Mobile cellular towers to provide its services.

You can join Qlink online by filling in the necessary details. Before applying for either government aid service, you must check your eligibility at the National Verifier portal.