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Phones & Connectivity

Free phones, low-cost plans, Wi-Fi and charging so you always have a way to call your sponsor, your doctor or a meeting.

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California LifeLine (CPUC)

Discounted home or cell phone service for qualifying households.

Hours
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Pacific, except state holidays
Service area
Service area: California
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; see the CPUC page for more
Eligibility
Eligibility: For qualifying households; one discount per household except program exceptions; confirmed by the program.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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First Call Phone Pantry

Free phones, SIM cards and low-cost plans so you always have a way to call your sponsor.

Hours
Tue and Fri, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Walk-ins welcome
Walk-ins welcome
Cost
Free phones, low-cost plans
Languages
English, Spanish

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Community Wi-Fi & Charging Lounge

Free Wi-Fi, chargers and a quiet place to make calls and look things up.

Hours
Daily, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Walk-ins welcome
Walk-ins welcome
Cost
Free
Languages
English

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