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Safe Connections Act

Protecting victims of domestic violence

With StandUp Wireless, you can stay connected to the resources you need. Thanks to the Safe Connections Act, victims of domestic violence can now quickly disconnect from their abuser’s phone plan, protecting their personal safety and privacy. Survivors experiencing financial hardship will be able to qualify and receive emergency Lifeline support for up to six months.

    How Do I Apply for Lifeline through the Safe Connections Act?

    • If you qualify for Lifeline normally, click on the Apply Now button in the menu bar.
    • If you qualify for Lifeline through the Safe Connections Act, you need to go to www.LifelineSupport.org and provide documentation for approval first. Once you’re done there, then you can come back and apply through StandUp Wireless. When it asks how you qualify, you can choose any program as your qualifying program.

    How do you qualify under the Safe Connections Act?

    • Your household income is at or below 200% of the poverty level
    • You participate in WIC, CEP, or received a Pell grant.
    Learn more about the Safe Connections Act and Lifeline Program.

    With your free monthly service through StandUp Wireless, help is just a phone call or text message away.

    Whether you're seeking support, legal advice, or emergency services, we ensure you have a lifeline to help.

    Below is some helpful information for you or a loved one:

    • Medical Emergency: Call or text 911
    • Suicide and Crisis Line: Call or text 998
    • Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
    • Poison Help Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline (phone): 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline (text): Text “Begin” to 88788
    • American Red Cross (phone): 1-800-RED-CROSS
    • American Red Cross (text): Text “Red Cross” to 90999

    StandUp Wireless offers free monthly talk, text and data for those that qualify.  Click below to see if you are one of the 60 million Americans that qualify to stay connected to the help you may need.

    This is a Lifeline supported service. Lifeline is a government assistance program. Only eligible consumers may enroll in Lifeline. Eligibility is based on income or participation in certain government benefit programs and is determined by the National Verifier (documentation may be required). Lifeline benefits are non-transferable and limited to one per household (wireless or wireline). Customers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain a Lifeline benefit can be punished by fine, imprisonment, or being barred from the program. Plans include a minimum of unlimited talk, unlimited text, and 5 GB of data. Offers vary by state and service may not be available in all states or areas. Service provided by Global Connection Inc. of America d/b/a StandUp Wireless. Visit www.standupwireless.com for Lifeline eligibility criteria and applicable terms & conditions.