AirTalk Wireless
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| Formerly | FeelSafe Wireless |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wireless Telecommunications |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Henry Hung Do |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
| Parent | AirVoice Wireless |
| Website | airtalkwireless |
AirTalk Wireless (formerly FeelSafe Wireless) is an American telecommunications provider focusing on government assistance programs. AirTalk Wireless was found in 1999 by AirVoice Wireless with its headquarters in Houston, Texas.[1] AirTalk Wireless offers wireless communication services across the US through the Lifeline program, which provides discounts on phone services for eligible low-income households.[2][3]
History
[edit]Founded in 1999 as FeelSafe Wireless, the company aimed to bridge the digital divide by providing communication solutions. In 2022, the company rebranded to AirTalk Wireless.[4] Following the acquisition of its parent company, AirVoice Wireless, by HTH Communications in 2021, AirTalk Wireless became a subsidiary of HTH Communications.[5][6]
AirTalk Wireless participates in this program, providing eligible U.S. citizens with free smartphones, talk, text, and data plans, as well as unlimited international calling to over 200 countries.[7]
The Lifeline program
[edit]The Lifeline program, established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1985, offers discounted phone services for low-income households.[8][9]
Eligibility
[edit]To qualify for AirTalk Wireless services, individuals must meet specific income requirements or be enrolled in federal or state assistance programs. Each household is limited to one Lifeline benefit, and users must make at least one call or text every 30 days to maintain active service.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Docket No. 5243 - AirVoice Wireless Dba AirTalk Wireless' Application For Designation As An Eligible Telecommunications Carrier(ETC) (filed 3/28/22) | RIPUC". ripuc.ri.gov. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "Airvoice Wireless". Membership. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "Woman Explains How She Got A Free iPhone From The Government And Films Herself 'Unboxing' It". YourTango. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "Detail for 2014-350-C". dms.psc.sc.gov. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Hale, Tony (2024-06-12). "AirTalk Wireless vs AirVoice Wireless: What are the Differences?". Airvoicewireless. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "Feelsafe Wireless Lifeline Free Phones for low income 2025". getgovtgrants.com. 2022-10-25. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ assistance, financial (2024-04-18). "Eligibility for Federal Lifeline Program with Airtalk Wireless". EDL ORG. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "The Lifeline Program Through The Years: From Origins To The Present - CBS Miami". www.cbsnews.com. 2015-01-19. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "STOP TALKING: AirVoice Wireless Sued Over AirTalk Wireless Promotional Texts". TCPAWorld. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "AirVoice Wireless, LLC Revised Compliance Plan, WC Docket Nos. 09-197 and 11-42" (PDF).