[Myrddin]

Oh, you didn’t know? There’s a new program for free cellphones for the poor.

Oh goodie. Is this yet another government funded entitlement program? It doesn't look like a particularly profitable business approach.

[VA40]

It's government funded.

SAFELINK WIRELESS® service is U.S. government supported program for Income eligible households provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. In order to participate in the SAFELINK WIRELESS® service, persons must meet certain eligibility requirements set by each State where the service is to be provided. These requirements are based on a person’s participation in a state or Federal support programs or by meeting the Income Poverty Guidelines as defined by the U.S. Government. SAFELINK WIRELESS® service is limited to one person per household.