Check Status

There are different status messages depending on your application. Checking your application’s status is easy! Just follow these simple steps:

  1. Log into your Q Link Wireless account from the login page using your email as your username and your zip code as your password.
  2. You’ll be taken to your Status Page where you can see all the steps needed to complete your application.

If you’re not sure how to upload documents proving your eligibility for Free Phone Service, check out our guide on Uploading Your Proof Documents.

If you ever need further assistance, you can call Customer Support at 1-855-754-6543, or send us an email by clicking here. Make sure to provide your information just like it is on your Q Link Wireless account and explain the issue clearly. It may take up to 72 hours for our Customer Support team to begin processing your request.

If you have other questions about your account status, explore some of our frequently asked questions here:

When will I get my order?

If you’ve recently ordered from Q Link Wireless you’ll receive an email with your tracking number once your package has shipped. You can also find your tracking number by logging into your My Q Link account. To view tracking information for your package, click on the tracking number found in your account overview.

If your tracking information shows the package was delivered, and you have NOT received your Q Link phone, please contact customer support right away.

You can call Customer Support at 1-855-754-6543 or send us an email by clicking here. Make sure to provide your information just like it is on your Q Link Wireless account, and mention in the message that you have not received your phone. It may take up to 72 hours for our Customer Support team to begin processing your request.

What does “verified pending shipment” mean?

Verified pending shipment means your order has been packaged and is ready to be shipped. To track your phone, look for an email from Q Link Wireless with the subject line “Your phone has been shipped.” This email will contain your tracking number, so you’ll know exactly when to expect your order.

The waiting period for this process varies because all orders are shipped in the order they were submitted. As several factors may influence the pending shipping waiting period, we appreciate your patience while we complete this process.

If your order has been “verified pending shipment” for longer than 30 days, please send us an email by clicking here. Please provide your information just as it is on your Q Link account, and explain you accounts status so we can best help you. It may take up to 72 hours for our Customer Support team to begin processing your request.

What does “pending further verification” mean?

Pending further verification means your application is waiting to be approved in the final verification stage. Please note that the verification waiting period varies and all orders are verified in the order they were submitted.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this process. Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with your Q Link Wireless phone number and your status will change from “pending further verification” to “verified pending shipment.”

If it has been more than 30 days from the time you submitted your Q Link Wireless Lifeline service application, please send us an email by clicking here. Make sure to provide your information as it is on your Q Link Wireless account, along with an explanation of your account status and any issues you are facing. It may take up to 72 hours for our Customer Support team to begin processing your request.

What does “Not Eligible Per State Database with Docs” status mean?

If you live in Maryland, Texas, Washington, or Wisconsin, you may see the “Not Eligible Per State Database With Docs” status because your state requires we find your name in their database to approve your application. This means your proof documents were received, but we were unable to find your name in your state’s database.

Please review the information we have on file for you, and verify that it’s correct. To do this, log into your My Q Link Wireless account by clicking here and entering your email address and zip code (or your password if you’ve selected one).

Please verify the accuracy of your full name, date of birth, and your social security number. If you live in Texas, make sure you also verify that your address is correct.

If your account information is incorrect, please contact Customer Support right away to update your information so we can re-process your application. Here’s how:

  • Send us an email by clicking here. Please provide your information just as it is in your Q Link account, and explain your account status.
  • Or, Call us toll-free at 1-855-754-6543 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.

If your account information is correct, see below for other ways to qualify.


Maryland Residents

You can also complete your application right away if you qualify through low income. To qualify with low income, just supply a document showing you meet low income requirements.

See acceptable types of low income proof here.

Texas Residents

Complete your application and receive your free Lifeline cell phone service right away if you participate in:

  • Section 8, or Federal Public Housing Assistance
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Veterans Administration Benefits or Veterans Survivors Pension

Or complete your application if you qualify with low income. To qualify by low income, just submit a document showing you meet low income requirements.

See acceptable types of low income proof here.

Washington Residents

Provide a copy of a document showing your full DSHS number if you participate in any of the following:

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Medicaid

Complete your application and receive your free Lifeline phone service right away by sending copies of documents proving you participate in:

  • Section 8 Federal Public Housing Assistance
  • Veterans Administration Benefits or Veterans Survivors Pension

Or complete your application if you qualify with low income. To qualify by low income, just supply a document showing you meet low income requirements.
See acceptable types of low income proof here.

Wisconsin Residents

Complete your application and receive your free Lifeline phone service right away if you participate in:

  • Section 8, or Federal Public Housing Assistance
  • Veterans Administration Benefits or Veterans Survivors Pension

Or complete your application if you qualify through low income. To qualify by low income, you must supply a document showing you meet low income requirements.
See acceptable types of low income proof here.

To update and finish your application, just submit document proof according to your state’s eligibility requirements, as discussed above. Click here to learn how to easily submit your proof documents.