Yes! Customers may purchase an upgraded handset at their own expense by shopping our online collection of phones.

An ESN change will need to take place to transfer to an Access Wireless account to the new device. To request an ESN change, call 1-866-594-3644.

No. The phone provided by Access Wireless may vary by manufacturer and model and are dependent on inventory availability.

You can always purchase an upgraded phone through our online store. Click here to access our online store.

Yes, here are the things you need to know about your Access Wireless service.

• Access Wireless is only available to individuals who participate in a qualifying government program or are income-eligible
• Only one wireline, wireless, or broadband internet access service benefit is allowed per household
• The address you provide for your phone service must be your place of residence
• Your Access Wireless account must be in the name of the qualified customer and service is non-transferable, even to another low-income customer
• You must provide your date of birth, social security number as required by state, proof of identification, and proof of program participation on your application in order to be approved for service
• Access Wireless participation is subject to the Access Wireless Terms and Conditions of Service
• Access Wireless customers may have restrictions on selection of available i-wireless rate plan offerings
• You must notify Access Wireless within 30 days if you no longer qualify for the program, or if you change your address
• Access Wireless customers authorize Access Wireless to release any records required for the administration of the Lifeline program as requested by the Universal Service Administrative Company
• Phones are provided by Access Wireless
• Access Wireless is a service provider for the government-funded Lifeline Assistance program
• Lifeline service is provided by i-wireless, LLC d/b/a Access Wireless, an eligible telecommunications carrier
• Violation of the one-per-household rule constitutes violation of FCC rules and will result in the customer's de-enrollment from Lifeline
• Consumers who willfully make a false statement in order to obtain a Lifeline benefit can be punished by fine or imprisonment, or can be barred from the program
• Customer information will be validated against public records and any discrepancies could result in delays in approval or rejection of service

If you experience an equipment malfunction, please call us at 1-866-594-3644 and we will discuss your options for a replacement phone.

If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, you are responsible for any charges incurred until you notify Customer Care of the loss by calling 1-866-594-3644. Once we have been notified, your account will be suspended from further use. You will have 45 days to activate a new phone or notify us that you have found your old phone. If you do not notify us within 45 days of either action, your account will be deactivated and any remaining account balance will be lost and the phone number may be reassigned.

You may qualify for a replacement device, or you may select to purchase a new Access Wireless phone, which can be purchased in our online store. To determine if you qualify for a replacement, please call Customer Care.

Each handset is different, so please refer to the activation instructions inside of the packaging of your Access Wireless phone.

If you need further assistance, please call Access Wireless Customer Care at 1-866-594-3644.

Please call 1-866-594-3644 and a Customer Care representative will be happy to assist you.

Upon receipt of your Access Wireless phone, you will need to follow the activation instructions included in the package. Once your phone is activated, your free monthly allotment will automatically be added to your account. You will continue to receive your Lifeline benefit monthly.

You can add airtime and data to your Access Wireless account using a debit or credit card or by purchasing an Access Wireless or i-wireless airtime card, which are available at participating Kroger-owned stores. PINs may also be purchased at more than 10,000 convenient nationwide retailers. Click here to find an Access Wireless airtime retailer near you.

From Your Phone:

• Go to Menu > Web > My Account -or-
• Dial #BUY directly from your Access Wireless phone

From the Web

• Visit www.accesswireless.com and log in to My Account
• Click here to log in to My Account

Redeeming an Airtime Card

• Follow the instructions on the back of the airtime card. Make sure you scratch the gray area to reveal the 10-digit PIN

Access Wireless service is FREE to eligible customers. There are no monthly bills, long-term contracts, activation fees, recurring fees, or surcharges for Access Wireless customers.

Applying for Access Wireless service is easy and convenient.

For non-National Verifier states:

• Click here to apply online
• Click here to download and print an application
• Call 1-888-900-5899 and a Customer Care representative will assist you

For states in the National Verifier, you must first qualify for the Lifeline program through the National Verifier by completing the National Verifier application. After you have successfully qualified through the National Verifier and received your Application ID, then you may complete the Access Wireless application to finish your enrollment.

Current Access Wireless customers can expect to receive nationwide coverage on the Nationwide Sprint Network. 

Consumers looking to apply for Access Wireless service will be happy to know that Access Wireless is currently available in:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Hampshire
• Nevada
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oklahoma
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

We will continue to expand the Access Wireless program to additional states as we receive the required regulatory approval.

Individuals may qualify for Lifeline service if they participate in public assistance programs such as:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Assistance/Food Stamps
• Medicaid
• Federal Public Housing/Section 8 Assistance
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Veterans or Survivors Pension Benefit

Individuals may also qualify based on total household gross monthly income. If you are applying based on income eligibility, you will need to provide documentation of your income. The following items are considered acceptable documentation:

• A copy of last year's State or Federal income tax return
• Three consecutive months' worth of your most current pay stubs
• Social Security benefits statement
• Veterans Administration benefits statement
• Retirement/Pension benefits statement
• Divorce decree or child support document
• Unemployment/Workers Compensation benefits statement

Access Wireless is a Lifeline Assistance program designed to ensure that quality telecommunications and broadband internet access services are universally available to income-qualifying customers at reasonable and affordable rates. Access Wireless provides income-eligible customers with a monthly allotment of airtime. The mobile phone service includes in-demand features such as voicemail, domestic long distance, text messaging, Call Waiting, Caller ID and 911 emergency access.

Access Wireless Customer Care representatives are available during the following hours to help serve you:

• Monday - Friday: 8am - midnight EST
• Saturday: 9am - midnight EST
• Sunday: 10am - 7pm EST

For New Service Questions/To Apply: 1-888-900-5899
For Current Customers: 1-866-594-3644

Additional information about the Lifeline Assistance program can be found on the Federal Communication Commission's website.

To review the FCC's public service announcements regarding eligibility, duplicates, and recertification, visit http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/lifeline-public-service-announcements-psas.

You can also review information on Lifeline from the Universal Service Administrative Company's website.

Yes!

Currently Access Wireless customers are eligible to participate in the FREE Wireless Rewards program when they shop at Kroger-owned stores. To participate:

• Register Shopper's Card/Loyalty Card/Alternate ID/1-2-3 Rewards Visa with your Access Wireless account
• For every 100 points earned from shopping in participating stores, a Wireless Reward of 20 FREE minutes (Or MB of Data depending on State) will be added to your Access Wireless account

FREE Wireless Rewards are earned on qualifying purchases only. Food Stamp purchases may apply for loyalty rewards program. Restrictions do apply. The FREE Wireless Rewards program is not available in all locations, including Food4Less stores. For details on the FREE Wireless Rewards program, click here.