Free iPad?! Sound a little too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, AirTalk Wireless really does offer free iPads but only its fortunate eligible customers can apply and receive the popular device. Let’s find out more about AirTalk Wireless free iPads, which models are available, and where you can sign up.
Why Does AirTalk Wireless Offer Free iPads?
There is a very simple reason why AirTalk Wireless offers free iPads and tablet: The company participates in Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Lifeline is a government assistance program by the FCC that helps make communications services more affordable for low-income customers. It provides discounts on monthly phone and wireless services and mobile phones.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), on the other hand, is the newest FCC assistance program that offers discounts on monthly internet services and internet-connected devices, such as tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.
Both programs are supported by the Universal Service Fund, however, each participating wireless provider decides how generous it will be with its offer. And it turns out that very few providers are as generous as AirTalk Wireless. The company offers free monthly phone and wireless service with free talk minutes, text messages, and data, a free cell phone, and a tablet (for example, an iPad) with a one-time ACP discount of up to $100.
Where Can I Get an AirTalk Wireless Free iPad?
AirTalk Wireless free iPads are only available for eligible residents of Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New York, New Jersey, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
How Do I Qualify for an AirTalk Wireless Free iPad?
There is a lot of talk about ‘eligible customers’. Now, who exactly are these customers? How can you qualify for an AirTalk Wireless free iPad?
There are several factors that contribute to your eligibility:
- First of all, you must be a resident of one of the states listed above.
- Secondly, you must be 18 years old or more or an emancipated minor.
- You must also be the only applicant in your household, as the benefit is only available to one person per eligible household.
- Finally, you must meet the FCC’s eligibility requirements. As AirTalk only offers free iPads through a Lifeline and ACP combination plan, we must take a look at the Lifeline and ACP eligibility requirements.
A household is Lifeline-eligible in any of the following cases:
- If its annual income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines.
- If any of its members participate in one of the following government assistance programs:
- Medicaid
- SNAP
- SSI
- FPHA
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Certain Tribal programs
A household is ACP-eligible in any of the following cases:
- If its annual income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
- If it has received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year.
- If any of its members participate in one of the following government assistance programs:
- Lifeline
- Any of the Lifeline-qualifying programs listed above
- WIC
- Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program
How to Prove My Eligibility for an AirTalk Wireless Free iPad?
Claiming that you qualify is not enough. You will also need to prove it. To do so you must prepare copies of valid official documents that contain all the crucial information.
To prove your income-based eligibility, you must submit a copy of:
- Prior year’s state, federal, or Tribal tax return
- Current income statement from your employer or a paycheck stub
- A Social Security statement of benefits
- Veterans Administration statement of benefits
- Unemployment or Worker’s Compensation statement of benefits
- Divorce decree, child support award, or a similar official document showing your income
- A retirement/pension statement of benefits
- Or another official document that includes your full legal name and household income
To prove your program participation or reception of the Federal Pell Grant, you must submit a copy of:
- Benefit award letter
- Approval letter
- Statement of benefits
- Benefit verification letter
- School documentation
You may also be requested to provide:
- Identity proof
- Proof of age
- Proof of address
- Duplicate address
- Proof of emancipation (for emancipated minor applicants)
Make sure to make a clear copy of one document in each category before starting your application process to ensure a smooth and fast process. Also, make sure to never submit original documents.
How to Apply for an AirTalk Wireless Free iPad?
In order to receive an AirTalk Wireless free iPad you must apply for the company’s Lifeline and ACP program and get approved. To sign up, follow these simple steps:
- Visit airtalkwireless.com/.
- Press ‘Apply Now’.
- On the next page, enter your ZIP code and press ‘Apply now’ once more.
- If the company offers its services in your area, you will be redirected to your state’s offer.
- As receiving a free iPad is only possible by applying for the Lifeline and ACP Combo plan, make sure to review it, and press ‘Apply Now’.
- You will then be redirected to the company’s online application form. Fill it out by providing all the required information and proof documentation.
- Submit the application and expect to receive a status update in a few days. In your application gets approved, you will be notified via email.
You may also be required to apply through the National Verifier. You can do so online or via mail. Find out more at lifelinesupport.org/get-started and affordableconnectivity.gov/how-to-apply.
Which AirTalk Wireless Free iPad Models Are Currently Available?
Eligible AirTalk customers can purchase a tablet with a considerable ACP discount of up to $100. Note that according to government rules, customers must pay at least $10.01 in order to receive the device. As such the device is not completely free of charge, however, it is hugely discounted.
AirTalk Wireless is one of the few government assistance providers that offer ACP tablets. Moreover, it is one of only three providers that offer ACP iPads. As such, applying for the device and receiving the benefits is a great privilege.
Currently, AirTalk offers the following discounted iPad models:
- Apple iPad 3 for $10.01
- Apple iPad Air 2 for $35
- Apple iPad Air for $25
- Apple iPad Mini 2 for $25
- Apple iPad Mini 3 for $30
- Apple iPad Mini for $10.01
What Other Benefits Can I Receive if I Qualify for AirTalk’s Lifeline and ACP Program?
The exact list of benefits that you may get if you qualify for AirTalk’s Lifeline and ACP program depends on your state, as the company’s Lifeline and ACP Combo plans vary between states. However, in certain states you can also expect to receive:
- A free smartphone (customers can choose the phone model themselves and they can select between several flip phones, Android smartphones, and iPhones)
- A free plan with unlimited talk, unlimited text and picture messaging, and a certain amount of monthly high-speed data
- And if an iPad is not the right device for you, you can choose an Android tablet instead, such as:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
- Alcatel Joy Tab 2
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2020
- Alcatel Joy Tab
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
- Samsung Galaxy Tab E
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2018
- KoonectONE Moxee Tablet
Can I Replace or Upgrade My AirTalk Wireless Free iPad?
In case your AirTalk Wireless free iPad gets damaged, broken, lost, or stolen, you may need to receive a replacement tablet.
Luckily, AirTalk offers a 15-day limited warranty on their devices. If your tablet starts malfunctioning within 15 days from the delivery date, you can return it to the company and the company will exchange it for a replacement device at its own discretion.
AirTalk’s devices also come with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty, which promises that the manufacturer will either repair or replace a defective device within the first year of use.
Note that none of these warranties covers damage caused by physical abuse, loss, or theft. Still, you can contact the company’s customer support service to ask if you can get a replacement device for a small fee.
To receive a replacement device, call AirTalk’s customer support at +1 (855) 924-7825.
When it comes to upgrading tablets, AirTalk normally doesn’t offer them. It generally only offers upgrade phones. Nevertheless, you can check and make sure by contacting the company’s customer support service. Note that an upgraded tablet, if available, will surely be a lot pricier than the discounted original device.
