standupwireless.com
standupwireless.com is the official website of StandUp Wireless, a U.S. mobile provider offering free Lifeline wireless service to eligible households plus paid prepaid options for other customers.
What does standupwireless.com offer?
StandUp Wireless currently advertises a $0 monthly Lifeline plan with at least 1,000 talk minutes, unlimited text messages, and 4.5 GB of mobile data.
The company also lets customers bring a compatible unlocked phone instead of buying another device.
Customers can keep an existing mobile number by completing a number transfer from their previous carrier.
StandUp Wireless also supports physical SIM cards and eSIM activation on compatible devices.
Who can qualify for free StandUp Wireless service?
StandUp Wireless says applicants can qualify through SNAP, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans and Survivors Pension benefits, certain Tribal programs, or household income.
The federal income limit is 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
For 2026, the Universal Service Administrative Company lists the limit for one person in the 48 contiguous states, Washington D.C., and participating territories at $21,546 per year, while a four-person household has a $44,550 limit.
Federal rules normally allow only one Lifeline discount for people who live together and share income and expenses as one household.
Is StandUp Wireless really free?
The free plan comes from the federal Lifeline subsidy rather than a conventional free commercial mobile plan.
The Universal Service Administrative Company says eligible consumers can receive a standard Lifeline discount of up to $9.25 per month for internet or bundled service, with enhanced support available on qualifying Tribal lands.
StandUp Wireless applies Lifeline support to eligible service plans and advertises its qualifying wireless package at $0 per month.
Availability still depends on the applicant's location, eligibility, and the plans offered in that area.
What network does StandUp Wireless use?
StandUp Wireless states in its current support documentation that its wireless service uses the T-Mobile nationwide network.
Its broadband disclosure describes the company as a mobile virtual network operator, which means StandUp Wireless sells wireless service while relying on another carrier's network infrastructure.
This setup means coverage can vary by location, so standupwireless.com provides a ZIP-code coverage check before enrollment.
Does StandUp Wireless provide service outside Lifeline?
People who do not qualify for Lifeline can still buy prepaid StandUp Wireless service.
The company says its prepaid plans require payment in advance, have no annual service contract, and can use either a SIM card or a compatible eSIM.
StandUp Wireless also advertises prepaid options starting as low as $5 per month in some locations.
Can customers buy extra data or minutes?
StandUp Wireless sells 30-day top-ups when a customer needs more service than the base plan provides.
As of September 2026, its website lists a $5 top-up with 1 GB of data, 100 minutes, and unlimited texts, while a $10 option includes 3 GB of data and 500 minutes.
Larger options currently include 5 GB for $15 and 8 GB for $20, both with 500 minutes and unlimited texting.
Unused plan allowances generally do not roll over into the following monthly period.
What rules should Lifeline customers remember?
Receiving approval does not make Lifeline service permanent without continued eligibility.
StandUp Wireless says Lifeline users must recertify their eligibility each year when required by federal or state authorities.
Customers must also use the service during each 30-day period, because prolonged inactivity can lead to a warning followed by removal from Lifeline if service remains unused.
These rules make standupwireless.com most useful for people who want to check Lifeline eligibility, confirm local coverage, manage an existing account, bring their own phone, or compare the free benefit with low-cost prepaid service.