manaMOBILE — Free Cell Service for Eligible Hawaiʻi Residents

Standard Lifeline

Up to $9.25/month off your cell service through the federal Lifeline program.

You may qualify if you participate in:

SNAP (food stamps / EBT)
Medicaid / Med-QUEST
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension

Or based on income:

Household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

What you get

Free or low-cost monthly plan with data + talk + text
A real 808 Hawaiʻi phone number
Nationwide 5G on the T‑Mobile network
eSIM activation — no store visit needed
No contract, no credit check

Hawaiian Home Lands — Tribal Lifeline

Living on DHHL homestead land qualifies you for an enhanced Lifeline benefit. Hawaiian Home Lands are federally recognized as Tribal lands under 47 CFR § 54.400(e).

You qualify if you live on DHHL land AND meet one of:

SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing, or Veterans Pension
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) General Assistance
Tribal TANF
Head Start (income-qualifying, on reservation/HHL)
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Household income at or below 135% Federal Poverty Guidelines

Molokaʻi — Hoʻolehua Molokaʻi — Kalamaʻula Big Island — Waimea Big Island — Panaʻewa Oʻahu — Waimānalo Oʻahu — Nānākuli Kauaʻi — Anahola Maui — Keʻanae

Major DHHL homestead areas — many more qualify. All DHHL trust lands are eligible.

What you get

Up to $34.25/month toward your plan — more than standard Lifeline
Qualifies for more generous plan with additional data
A real 808 Hawaiʻi phone number
Nationwide 5G on the T‑Mobile network
eSIM activation — no store visit needed
No contract, no credit check
Keep your existing phone number (port-in)

How it works

Check eligibility — Review the qualifying programs above. If you're on DHHL land, select Tribal Lifeline.
Submit your info — Fill out the form below. We'll verify your eligibility through the FCC National Verifier.
Choose your plan — Pick from our Lifeline-eligible plans. Tribal Lifeline qualifies for more data.
Activate instantly — Get your eSIM by email or text. Your 808 number activates in minutes.

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Full legal name * Phone number * Email Physical address *

City *

ZIP *

Date of birth * Last 4 digits of SSN How do you qualify? *

SNAP / EBT Medicaid / Med-QUEST SSI Federal Public Housing Veterans Pension Income ≤135% poverty BIA General Assistance Tribal TANF Head Start (on HHL) FDPIR

DHHL homestead address * DHHL lease number (if available) How many separate dwellings on this lot?

Dwelling identifier (if multi-unit lot)

I certify: I am a separate economic household. I do not share income or household expenses (food, rent, utilities) with any other Lifeline subscriber at this address. I understand this is a federal certification under 47 CFR § 54.400(h).

Your information is encrypted and only used to verify Lifeline eligibility through the FCC National Verifier. We never share your data with third parties.

Questions

How do I prove I live on DHHL land?

Your DHHL homestead lease or a utility bill showing your physical address on Hawaiian Home Lands is sufficient. We verify addresses through USAC's Tribal Lands map.

Can I keep my current phone number?

Yes — we can transfer (port) your existing number, including 808 numbers from other carriers.

How long does approval take?

The FCC National Verifier usually confirms eligibility within minutes. Once approved, activation is instant via eSIM.

What if I don't live on DHHL land?

You may still qualify for Standard Lifeline ($9.25/mo subsidy) through income or program enrollment. Select the Standard Lifeline tab above.

Can multiple families on the same DHHL lot each get Lifeline?

Yes — if each family lives in a separate dwelling and does not share income or household expenses (food, utilities, rent), the FCC treats them as separate economic households under 47 CFR § 54.400(h). Each dwelling qualifies for its own $34.25 Tribal benefit. Examples: main house + ʻohana unit, multi-generational families with separate finances, multiple cottages on one homestead.

What documentation do I need for a multi-dwelling lot?

A DHHL lot survey or photo showing the separate homes, plus any of: separate bank accounts, separate SNAP/Medicaid cases, separate utility bills or written split-payment agreements, or a signed Lifeline Household Worksheet certifying separate economic status.

Free cell servicefor Hawaiʻi families

Standard Lifeline

You may qualify if you participate in:

Or based on income:

What you get

Hawaiian Home Lands — Tribal Lifeline

You qualify if you live on DHHL land AND meet one of:

What you get

How do I prove I live on DHHL land?

Can I keep my current phone number?

How long does approval take?

What if I don't live on DHHL land?

Can multiple families on the same DHHL lot each get Lifeline?

What documentation do I need for a multi-dwelling lot?