If you’ve been keeping tabs on the Lifeline program – the government initiative that helps low-income Americans stay connected – a notable shift may have gone under your radar. AirTalk Wireless, one of the major players in this space, has been doing something that would have seemed unlikely before: offering premium smartphones to qualifying users.

Smart devices for qualified ones

A key detail worth noting: AirTalk Wireless provides more than basic devices. They also offer discounted or free smartphones to eligible customers through the Lifeline program. Recommended Videos

This is a pretty big deal when you consider that iPhone ownership has traditionally skewed toward higher income brackets. The average iPhone retails for anywhere from $429 to well over $1,000, putting it out of reac

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