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1OF1 RESEARCH✦ INDEPENDENT RESEARCH GIFT

GLOBALDEVICEACCESSLEDGER

An independently checkable research gift exploring device and connectivity pathways across 195 countries.Watch the films, read the work, and follow the evidence.

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02 / THE ORIGINAL PAGES
Original Global Device Access Ledger illustrated cover

Turn every page.

Explore the illustrated research in the original page-by-page reader.

OPEN THE READER ↗
COUNTRY-BY-COUNTRY RESEARCH

The List · A living guide to device access

Explore 195 countries: 115 specific research links and 80 referral starting points still awaiting stronger programs. The directory keeps growing.

FIND YOUR COUNTRY ↗
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195
Countries

Included in the country guide

6
Continents

Browse the world by region

Program
Routes

Grants, schools, carriers and nonprofits

Proof
Evidence

Downloadable, checkable source material

PROOF & PROVENANCE
RISC Zero STARKPinned receipt · proof checkedVERIFIED
Five IPFS filesPinned originals on IPFS5 / 5 AVAILABLE
Stellar anchorStellar public networkCONFIRMED
Gift websiteVisitor-facing presentationINTERACTIVE
THE ORIGINAL BYTES

Research that can be checked.

Original files, hashes, and a verified receipt are available for independent inspection. The confirmed Stellar anchor is available for independent inspection.

RESEARCH MANIFEST · SHA-256
60160174bf3622894d4cec9514cc08cf9e874779725cdfd6b2649d954c0599d8
← Research gift← Research gift　/　Inner Gist / 601601
1OF1 RESEARCH · THE INNER GIST

Inside the Research Gift.

Watch the companion film, read all 19 illustrated pages, and explore the original files behind the research. Each source can be inspected independently.

● RESEARCH ROOT 60160174… · SEALED & VERIFIED
02 / READ THE RESEARCH19-PAGE PDF
Global Device Access Ledger research cover
THE 19-PAGE RESEARCH EDITION

Global Device Access Ledger

A research view of 195 countries, including program pathways, evidence notes, and places still needing better links.

↓ GO TO PDF VIEWER
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OPEN FULLSCREEN ↗ORIGINAL PDF ↓
19 PAGES · ORIGINAL PRODUCTION PDF · 8,066,084 BYTESPage navigation · zoom · thumbnails · direct PDF link
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03 / INDEPENDENT ARTIFACTS

Five files. Original bytes.

IPFS CONTENT-ADDRESSED ARCHIVE
inner-research.mp4Film
2.24 MBOPEN FILE ↗
n4k8.pdfResearch PDF · 19 pages
8.07 MBOPEN FILE ↗
receipt.binSTARK receipt
257 KBOPEN FILE ↗
risc0-receipt-verify.exeLinux verifier
93.1 MBOPEN FILE ↗
title.mp4Title sequence
2.61 MBOPEN FILE ↗
04 / INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION
Original manifestVERIFIED
Original filesVERIFIED
RISC Zero STARK receiptVERIFIED
Stellar anchorVERIFIED
Current seal statusSEALED & VERIFIED

The original gift was anchored on Stellar Mainnet, ledger 64934033. Read the independent on-chain seal ↗. The living research data remains separately maintained.

PINNED FILE IDENTITIES
RESEARCH MANIFEST · SHA-256
60160174bf3622894d4cec9514cc08cf9e874779725cdfd6b2649d954c0599d8
RISC ZERO IMAGE ID
61d34eaa3bf6b86840a1bbf7806cb46192281a2b333ef0f57a5517b00cd669e4
IPFS DIRECTORY CID
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VERIFY THIS RELEASE YOURSELF

Run the four checks yourself: exact files, pinned RISC Zero receipt, and the Stellar hash-memo transaction when submitted. The original media is immutable; The List is an independent living directory.

MANIFEST.JSON ↗VERIFIER SCRIPT ↗STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ↗STARK RECEIPT ↗PINNED LINUX BINARY ↗ANCHOR STATUS ↗
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1OF1 RESEARCH · GLOBAL DEVICE ACCESS

ONE WORLD.
MORE ACCESS.

Find a starting point for getting a phone, computer, or connection—wherever you live.

We’ve collected pathways across 195 countries. Some provide devices, some help with costs, and others point you to organizations that can help. Start with your region or your situation.

BROWSE BY REGION SEE ALL 195 COUNTRIES
AGENT-NATIVE RESEARCH / THE LIST

Explore with an Agent.

Need a device or want to check a link? Take your country into an assisted research conversation. No forms, submissions, accounts with us, or promises of free devices.

Optional · Choose a country, then select a research action below.

Find opportunities

Search current phone, tablet and computer assistance in your country.

Find assistance →

Verify a program

Ask for sources, eligibility, fees and whether an application is open.

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Research with an Agent

Choose a country, and ask an independent agent to verify which help is real and currently available. This shortcut works even if the embedded preview blocks scripts.

CONTINUE RESEARCH ↗ Opens an external assistant where supported, or copy the question to use elsewhere.

Agent-ready research question

Your question is ready. Copy it and paste into your chosen assistant. Nothing is sent to this site.

CONTINUE RESEARCH ↗
02 / FIND YOUR PATH

What kind of help would you need?

These are useful directions to explore, not eligibility promises.

03 / FIND YOUR PLACE

Where are you looking for help?

Pick a region to see every country, including places still needing better links.

195 COUNTRIES
Africa54 countries · 27 researched linksExplore access programs and referral agencies Asia48 countries · 26 researched linksPhone support, education and connectivity Europe44 countries · 30 researched linksDevice banks, vouchers and public services North America23 countries · 13 researched linksPrograms, charities and telecom support South America12 countries · 11 researched linksDigital inclusion and affordable-device routes Oceania14 countries · 8 researched linksCommunity access and partner assistance
04 / THE FULL COUNTRY GUIDE

Browse all 195 countries.

Each place has its own starting point, what to try next, and a link you can open yourself. Research links aren't promises of availability; referrals are places to ask.

Type to filter the countries below. Press Enter to show your matches.

195 countries115 researched links · 80 referrals
🇦🇫Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇦🇱Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Albania

Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇩🇿Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Algeria

Ministère de la Poste et des Télécommunications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇦🇩Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Andorra

Secretary of Digital Transformation and Telecommunications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
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🇦🇴Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Angola

Ministry of Telecommunication Information Technologies and Social Communication

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇦🇬Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Antigua and Barbuda

Ministry of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), Utilities and Energy

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇦🇷Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Argentina

Conectar Igualdad Bonaerense · Student netbooks

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the provincial secondary-school principal about Conectar Igualdad Bonaerense distribution and eligibility.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
South America
Who it's for
Public secondary schools · Buenos Aires province
What it offers
School-assigned netbooks
What to know
Municipal authority documents June 2026 distribution to final-year secondary pupils; province-specific, not an open nationwide application.
Other details
Municipal authority documents June 2026 distribution to final-year secondary pupils; province-specific, not an open nationwide application.
🇦🇲Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Armenia

MEM NGO · Computers for Children in the Regions

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact MEM NGO to ask about nominations and current selection for the Computers for Children in the Regions program.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regional children / youth selected by partner NGO
What it offers
Computer for learning (not a phone)
What to know
Program evidenced; individual intake unknown
Other details
Organization reports 450 devices supplied; no open public application or guaranteed individual delivery shown.
← PreviousPage 2 of 49Next →
🇦🇺Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Australia

The Smith Family · Digital Access for supported schoolchildren and families

YOUR NEXT STEP

If your family is already supported through The Smith Family Learning for Life or a partner school, ask its coordinator about a refurbished laptop, lower-cost home data and technology support.

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More about this route
Best documented route
Refurbished laptop, lower-cost internet, technical support and digital-skills help through The Smith Family Digital Access.
Practical benefit
Refurbished laptop, lower-cost internet, technical support and digital-skills help through The Smith Family Digital Access.
Out-of-pocket / cost
Device and internet costs depend on the family program terms; local application not independently tested
Eligibility and friction
Must fit existing family/school charity program eligibility
Important limits
No general public device application; refer through school/support worker
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Low-income families and students served through The Smith Family Learning for Life or partner school channels
What it offers
Refurbished laptop, lower-cost internet, technical support and digital skills
What to know
Refurbished laptop, lower-cost internet, technical support and digital-skills help through The Smith Family Digital Access. Restrictions: Not a universal open device application; contact school or Smith Family team for eligibility.
Other details
Not a universal open device application; contact school or Smith Family team for eligibility.
🇦🇹Researched linkChecked 2026-10-13

Austria

PCs für alle · Free refurbished computers

YOUR NEXT STEP

Open “I need a device” on the PCs für alle website and ask how to request a free refurbished PC or laptop; local eligibility and stock are not guaranteed.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Individuals and charities
What it offers
Computers / laptops / tablets
What to know
Official charity describes free refurbished computers for financially disadvantaged individuals, schools and nonprofits; personal stock and eligibility require confirmation.
Other details
Supports financially disadvantaged individuals, schools, NGOs; stock and geographic coverage may vary.
🇦🇿Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Azerbaijan

Ministry of Digital Development and Transport

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇧🇸Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Bahamas

Government · One laptop/tablet per child and teacher announced

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the child’s school / Ministry of Education whether the September 2026 rollout has reached the school and how devices are assigned.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Students and teachers in Bahamas school system
What it offers
School laptop/tablet (not smartphone)
What to know
Government commitment; school rollout to confirm
Other details
Statement of national policy / rollout; does not establish actual delivery to every learner or a personal application form.
← PreviousPage 3 of 49Next →
🇧🇭Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Bahrain

RCSI + Rashid AlZayani Foundation · donated laptops

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the foundation to ask about future student referrals.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Students from families in need supported by Rashid AlZayani Foundation
What it offers
28 refurbished laptops donated
What to know
Historical / completed
Other details
February 2025 handover was completed. No open public application is evidenced.
🇧🇩Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Bangladesh

Grameenphone / PalmPay · Cardless smartphone installments

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check latest phone models, deposit, installment plan and full cost at a participating Grameenphone/PalmPay outlet.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Grameenphone customers using PalmPay partner outlets
What it offers
Smartphone + mobile service bundle (paid)
What to know
Current offer page; provider approval required
Other details
Not a free phone; phone remains locked by financing software until fully paid; missed payments can restrict calls. Earlier government manufacturing interview was NOT an assistance application.
🇧🇧Documented public serviceChecked 2026-10-14

Barbados

Free on-site public computers and internet at three Barbados libraries

YOUR NEXT STEP

Call a nearby library before traveling: Valley +1 246 535-2941; Gall Hill +1 246 433-5122; Holetown +1 246 535-2958. Ask about opening hours, public computer availability and visitor/ID rules.

View official library source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Official government-documented service; not established as the best route for every visitor.
Region
North America
Who it's for
On-site public library computers and internet; no device issued
What it offers
Free on-site computer and internet access at Valley and Gall Hill; Holetown advertises computer services and free internet; Gall Hill also offers free Wi-Fi
What to know
No free take-home device, SIM card or home internet service established; no guarantee a computer will be available
Other details
Official branch pages advertise free on-site access; visitor requirements and current capacity unconfirmed Gall Hill official page | Holetown official page. Historic regulator referral retained as secondary provenance.
🇧🇾Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Belarus

BELTELECOM (RUE) [ITU listing; national regulator remains to be identified]

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 4 of 49Next →
🇧🇪Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Belgium

Digital for Youth · Apply for laptops

YOUR NEXT STEP

Apply through an eligible Belgian nonprofit serving youth ages 6–25.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Partner / nonprofit
What it offers
Refurbished laptops
What to know
Free applications for eligible nonprofits; schools and public agencies pay a social price.
Other details
Free applications for eligible nonprofits; schools and public agencies pay a social price.
🇧🇿Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Belize

Education Upliftment Project · Student electronic devices

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the enrolled school administrator about electronic-device assignment under the Education Upliftment Project.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Standard 4 through Form 4 / eligible EUp schools
What it offers
Student electronic device (model school-dependent)
What to know
School allocation / distribution may be pending
Other details
Education ministry FAQ expressly says some enrolled children have not received devices yet; school-targeted, not a phone application.
🇧🇯Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Benin

MTN Bénin · Kpédé Kpédé phone financing

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask MTN Benin whether your account and income/payment history qualify for Kpédé Kpédé device financing. Confirm total cost before agreeing.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Paid purchase / installments
What it offers
Smartphones
What to know
Operator official product FAQ
Other details
Provider describes mobile phone installments. No free device; model availability and credit approval apply.
🇧🇹Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Bhutan

UNICEF / Ministry of Education · Digitalisation pilot schools

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your school about the digital learning pilot and whether tablet access is available in its classes.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
10 pilot schools · no individual device distribution
What it offers
School classroom tablets and connectivity
What to know
UNICEF Bhutan official 2026 release
Other details
UNICEF reports 10 supported schools in 2026; not a device grant or public smartphone signup.
← PreviousPage 5 of 49Next →
🇧🇴Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Bolivia

Aduana Nacional · 2026 zero import tariff on smartphones

YOUR NEXT STEP

Read the customs agency explanation of Decree 5518 and ask compliant sellers/importers whether any savings pass through to retail prices.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
South America
Who it's for
National affordability policy · import tax relief
What it offers
Smartphones and tablets · lower import duty, not free
What to know
Bolivia Customs 2026 guidance
Other details
The customs duty waiver is temporary until Dec 31 2026; VAT still applies. Not a handset grant, voucher or guaranteed consumer discount.
🇧🇦Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Caritas / ZEOS · Refurbished school computers

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the listed participating school or Caritas about available computer access and potential follow-up donation rounds.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Selected schools and support NGOs; not individuals
What it offers
Refurbished computers for institutions
What to know
Completed distribution; future rounds uncertain
Other details
Specific September 2026 distribution of 58 computers is completed; no individual signup identified.
🇧🇼Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Botswana

FNB Botswana · Smartphone & tablet offer

YOUR NEXT STEP

Review the bank smart-device offer and request eligibility requirements for the credit and account. Compare the complete repayment cost.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Commercial bank / qualifying customers
What it offers
Smartphones and tablets
What to know
Official bank offer
Other details
Commercial installment route, not social assistance. Page may contain outdated cross-border shipping or terms; verify locally.
🇧🇷Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Brazil

Computadores para Inclusão · Refurbished PCs requested by eligible organizations

YOUR NEXT STEP

If you represent an eligible registered school, nonprofit or inclusion point, use gov.br to request refurbished PCs and prepare its valid CNPJ. Individuals should ask an existing recipient telecentre about public access.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best documented route
Institutional hardware for a digital-inclusion point
Practical benefit
Potential no-cost refurbished computers for eligible institutions
Out-of-pocket / cost
No application fee; organizational operations and delivery logistics still matter
Eligibility and friction
Valid CNPJ, authorized gov.br applicant, legal obligations and stock wait
Important limits
Not a direct device grant to an individual
Region
South America
Who it's for
Institutional request (registered CNPJ / gov.br account); individuals use recipient community centers
What it offers
Refurbished computers for institutional/public inclusion points, not individual gifts
What to know
Federal request is for approved digital-inclusion institutions such as telecentres, schools, nonprofits and community access points with a valid CNPJ. It is not a personal free-computer application. Fulfillment depends on regional refurbishment stock and logistics.
Other details
Recipient institutions must preserve and use donated equipment within the agreed project space for at least 12 months. Individuals should not mistake the institutional form for a personal giveaway.
← PreviousPage 6 of 49Next →
🇧🇳Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Brunei

Ministry of Education · 2026 school ICT laptop labs

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the school which labs are available to enrolled learners.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Students at equipped schools (shared school computers)
What it offers
6,160 school laboratory laptops
What to know
School-based access
Other details
School lab equipment, not personal device donations; individual application not established.
🇧🇬Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Bulgaria

Alan Turing Foundation · Refurbished computers

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask a school or nonprofit supporting the beneficiary to inquire with the Alan Turing Foundation about devices.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Nonprofits, schools, children / adults supported by organizations
What it offers
Refurbished PCs, laptops and tablets
What to know
NGO / institutional request route; stock limited
Other details
The foundation generally supplies institutions and nonprofits rather than accepting a universal family application.
🇧🇫Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Burkina Faso

Université Virtuelle · Un étudiant, un ordinateur

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact UV-BF about the next intake, price share and eligibility.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Enrolled University Virtual Burkina Faso students admitted to this program
What it offers
Subsidized university computers
What to know
Historical / further intake uncertain
Other details
September/October 2025 distribution documented; 2026 intake unverified, students contribute toward device.
🇧🇮Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Burundi

Ministère des Finances, du Budget et de l'Economie Numérique

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 7 of 49Next →
🇨🇻Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Cabo Verde

Agência Reguladora Multissectorial da Economia (ARME)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇰🇭Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Cambodia

MPTC · Community Tech Centers

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your school or provincial Department of Posts and Telecommunications about the nearest Community Tech Center.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Shared access · participating schools
What it offers
Community digital learning computers
What to know
Centers serve participating schools; no proof of individually awarded smartphones or laptops.
Other details
Centers serve participating schools; no proof of individually awarded smartphones or laptops.
🇨🇲Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Cameroon

Ministère des Postes et Télécommunications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇨🇦Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Canada

Computers for Schools Plus · Request refurbished digital devices via a local affiliate

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact your provincial/territorial Computers for Schools Plus affiliate and explain your need. Ask about income criteria, stock, any recipient fee and pickup or delivery options.

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More about this route
Best documented route
Local-affiliate refurbished device request, including individuals
Practical benefit
Refurbished digital device depending on affiliate availability
Out-of-pocket / cost
Ask the local affiliate for any recipient cost; national page does not promise one uniform price
Eligibility and friction
Local eligibility check, affiliate inventory and delivery scheduling
Important limits
Not automatically granted by national program listing
Region
North America
Who it's for
Eligible low-income individuals, schools, nonprofits and Indigenous communities; local affiliate assessment
What it offers
Refurbished digital devices
What to know
The Government of Canada lists low-income individuals, schools, nonprofits and Indigenous communities as potential recipients. Local CFS+ affiliates assess eligibility and arrange pickup or delivery if stock is available.
Other details
This is not restricted to schools. Local affiliates assess the request and make distribution arrangements when eligible equipment is available.
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🇨🇫Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Central African Republic

Ministère de l’Economie Numérique des Postes et Télécommunications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇹🇩Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Chad

Ministère des Télécommunications et de l'Economie Numérique

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇨🇱Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Chile

Becas TIC · Student notebook program

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check eligibility and assignment through Junaeb; families do not submit a general application.

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Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
South America
Who it's for
School-assigned
What it offers
Notebooks / internet
What to know
Schoolchildren only; automatic eligibility/selection; no direct application or appeal.
Other details
Schoolchildren only; automatic eligibility/selection; no direct application or appeal.
🇨🇳Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

China

Ministry of Commerce · 2026 phone/tablet purchase subsidy

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check local provincial/municipal implementation rules and participating retailers for subsidy checkout.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Individual consumers buying qualifying phones/tablets priced ¥6,000 or less
What it offers
15% discount (up to ¥500) for eligible smartphones/tablets
What to know
2026 policy announced / local application process
Other details
One discounted item per category; still a paid purchase; location and available funds matter.
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🇨🇴Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Colombia

Tecnologías para Aprender · 2026 grade-11 laptop/tablet call (closed)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your participating public school or the Tecnologías para Aprender program about the next confirmed call; do not submit to the expired July 2026 form.

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More about this route
Best documented route
High-benefit student device allocation; new applicants must await next call
Practical benefit
900 laptops and 900 tablets in the 2026 call
Out-of-pocket / cost
No sale advertised in government allocation
Eligibility and friction
Narrow student/school/age rules; deadline already passed
Important limits
NOT OPEN for new applicants as of October 13, 2026
Region
South America
Who it's for
Under-18 grade-11 student at participating public institution, selected by published criteria in the closed 2026 round
What it offers
Laptop / tablet
What to know
Official 2026 round offered 900 laptops and 900 tablets to qualifying under-18 grade-11 students at participating public schools in Educación Superior en tu Colegio; applications ran June 18–July 5, 2026, with deliveries from August 5. This intake is CLOSED.
Other details
Potentially high benefit (no-cost device) but current application round is closed. Do not rank it as an open application.
🇰🇲Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Comoros

Autorité Nationale de Régulation des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication (ANRTIC)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇨🇬Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Congo

Agence de Régulation des Postes et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇨🇷Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Costa Rica

Hogares Conectados · Subsidized internet

YOUR NEXT STEP

Review the IMAS notice for a future reopening or alternate program.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Closed / no new applicants
What it offers
Internet subsidy
What to know
Program reached its available subsidies in July 2024; no new households currently accepted. Not a smartphone/device grant.
Other details
Program reached its available subsidies in July 2024; no new households currently accepted. Not a smartphone/device grant.
← PreviousPage 10 of 49Next →
🇭🇷Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Croatia

Government · Gifted children education equipment grant

YOUR NEXT STEP

Read government eligibility criteria and apply with supporting documentation.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Children meeting gifted-child grant criteria; families with Croatian residence/citizenship requirements
What it offers
Grant toward a computer or necessary learning equipment
What to know
Government grant / intake to confirm
Other details
Not a general hardship phone benefit: specifically support to eligible gifted children, discretionary application.
🇨🇺Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Cuba

Ministerio de Comunicaciones

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇨🇾Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Cyprus

Ministry of Education · Tablet/laptop purchase grant

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the school about the next grant intake, eligibility certification and application forms.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Public school pupils · child-benefit households
What it offers
Tablet / laptop purchase subsidy
What to know
2025/26 scheme: €100 tablets for third-grade primary and €300 laptops for second-year gymnasium children from child-benefit households. New 2026/27 round NOT confirmed.
Other details
2025/26 scheme: €100 tablets for third-grade primary and €300 laptops for second-year gymnasium children from child-benefit households. New 2026/27 round NOT confirmed.
🇨🇿Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Czechia

Počítače dětem · Computers for Children

YOUR NEXT STEP

Select “Žádám techniku pro mé dítě” (I request equipment for my child); ask the child’s teacher about a referral.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Families in financial hardship · referral by schools
What it offers
Free refurbished computers / laptops
What to know
Focused on children needing devices for school; distribution and local stock dependent on assessment, not smartphones.
Other details
Focused on children needing devices for school; distribution and local stock dependent on assessment, not smartphones.
← PreviousPage 11 of 49Next →
🇨🇮Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Côte d’Ivoire

ANSUT · National affordable smartphone initiative

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact ANSUT and ask when the National Smartphone Accessibility Program begins and which shops or channels participate.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Lower-income residents; rollout eligibility unpublished
What it offers
Affordable/subsidized smartphones (proposed)
What to know
Announced / rollout not verified
Other details
Announced goal to raise smartphone penetration; official ministry announcement does NOT prove an application is open or handset deliveries underway.
🇨🇩Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Airtel Africa · Subsidized 4G handsets in DRC

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask an official Airtel DRC outlet whether its subsidized 4G handsets are available in your area; request upfront cost and conditions.

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Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Subsidized purchase · operator
What it offers
Subsidized 4G handset / feature phone (not free)
What to know
Airtel 2026 sustainability report
Other details
Airtel Africa 2026 report states handset subsidies in DRC, Madagascar, Tanzania and financing in Tanzania. This is commercial support, not a free device or guaranteed approval. Airtel Africa sustainability report names DRC among subsidy markets; no local public application or price confirmed.
🇩🇰Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Denmark

Børnenes IT-Fond · Laptop applications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Use Børnenes IT-Fond application for care institution, foster family, or independently living former care youth.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Current and former foster/institutional care youth ages 8–22
What it offers
Free laptop donations
What to know
Application instructions published
Other details
Charity says 500–700 laptops per year; no universal household access.
🇩🇯Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Djibouti

Ministère de la Communication, chargé des Postes et des Télécommunications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 12 of 49Next →
🇩🇲Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Dominica

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇩🇴Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Dominican Republic

INDOTEL · Canasta Digital Social 3.0

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact INDOTEL or Supérate and ask which of the 35 participating municipalities and household groups can enroll in Canasta Digital Social 3.0.

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Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Targeted low-income households · selected municipalities
What it offers
Smartphones + 24 months connectivity
What to know
Presidency official announcement, Feb 2026
Other details
Government announced 5,000 beneficiaries and began 2026 distributions. Individual signup window not established.
🇪🇨Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Ecuador

ARCOTEL · Tarifa Social for eligible mobile customers

YOUR NEXT STEP

If enrolled in BDH/pension benefits, bring national ID to a participating operator and request Tarifa Social SMA activation.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
South America
Who it's for
Confirmed Bono de Desarrollo Humano or qualifying MIES pension beneficiaries
What it offers
Subsidized prepaid mobile voice/data (not a handset)
What to know
Eligibility details and procedure published
Other details
Operator verifies eligibility against MIES; mobile service discount only, no phone grant. Check current plan cap with operator.
🇪🇬Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Egypt

Ministry of Education · Secondary school tablets

YOUR NEXT STEP

If enrolled in public secondary education, ask the school administration about issued tablets.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
School-assigned
What it offers
Tablets
What to know
School-supplied educational tablets; not a general phone benefit, no public enrollment route confirmed.
Other details
School-supplied educational tablets; not a general phone benefit, no public enrollment route confirmed.
← PreviousPage 13 of 49Next →
🇸🇻Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

El Salvador

Enlaces con la Educación · School devices

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact a public school about device assignment, repairs or replacement rules.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
School-assigned
What it offers
Laptop / tablet
What to know
Government describes 2021–23 rollout, not evidence of open 2026 new applicant intake.
Other details
Government describes 2021–23 rollout, not evidence of open 2026 new applicant intake.
🇬🇶Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Equatorial Guinea

Órgano Regulador de las Telecomunicaciones (ORTEL)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇪🇷Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Eritrea

Ministry of Transport and Communications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇪🇪Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Estonia

Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 14 of 49Next →
🇸🇿Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Eswatini

Eswatini Communications Commission

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇪🇹Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Ethiopia

Ethio telecom · telebirr device financing

YOUR NEXT STEP

Read the Telebirr Device Financing rules, then check eligibility in the Telebirr SuperApp or ask Ethio telecom about approved bank partners.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Financed purchase · telebirr users
What it offers
Smartphones and eligible devices
What to know
Ethio telecom official device financing terms
Other details
Terms require adult active users, down payment and repayment; penalties and device locking can apply on default. Not a grant.
🇫🇯Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Fiji

Fiji Government · Rural free community-Wi-Fi project

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your village/community office whether the Universal Service satellite Wi-Fi site in your location is live and how residents connect.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Rural residents in the participating Namosi villages
What it offers
Community satellite Wi-Fi connection (no handset)
What to know
Specific 2026 community rollout
Other details
Initial rollout in Waivaka, Narukunibua, Nasigatoka and Namosi; no private mobile-device subsidy or nationwide promise.
🇫🇮Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Finland

City of Helsinki · Disability communication-device support

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask Helsinki disability services about their financial support for essential communication devices and request the disability service application.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Municipal disability grant/loan · Helsinki residents
What it offers
Communication or assistive devices
What to know
Helsinki municipal disability funding
Other details
Restricted to disability-related needs. Usually no more than half of a reasonable device cost; standard household devices excluded.
← PreviousPage 15 of 49Next →
🇫🇷Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

France

Emmaüs Connect · Solidarity-priced digital devices and mobile/data credit

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the social worker or social-support organization assisting you for a signed bon d’orientation, then contact the nearest Emmaüs Connect solidarity digital center to check current equipment stock and pricing.

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More about this route
Best documented route
Refurbished computer and low-cost mobile/internet credit via Emmaüs Connect
Practical benefit
Refurbished computer and low-cost mobile/internet credit via Emmaüs Connect; free digital coaching.
Out-of-pocket / cost
Discounted paid devices and data; coaching free; local amounts must be quoted
Eligibility and friction
Required referral voucher from social worker and visit to participating center
Important limits
Not generally free hardware or a walk-in without referral
Region
Europe
Who it's for
People facing financial/digital exclusion, referred through an authorized social-support worker with bon d’orientation
What it offers
Refurbished computers/phones/tablets at solidarity price plus low-cost mobile/data and free coaching
What to know
Refurbished computer and low-cost mobile/internet credit via Emmaüs Connect; free digital coaching. Restrictions: Requires a bon d’orientation; equipment depends on local stock and social pricing; not a free-device guarantee.
Other details
Requires a bon d’orientation; equipment depends on local stock and social pricing; not a free-device guarantee.
🇬🇦Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Gabon

Autorité de Régulation des Communications électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇬🇲Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Gambia

TechForAll Foundation · Technology Access

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact TechForAll to ask which partner hub in The Gambia currently offers refurbished equipment access.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Low-income learners via education and community partners
What it offers
Refurbished computers and technology for community use
What to know
Partner-based support; intake uncertain
Other details
Foundation documents equipment distribution through education/community settings; individual application eligibility and inventory unverified.
🇬🇪Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Georgia

Georgian National Communications Commission

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 16 of 49Next →
🇩🇪Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Germany

HEY, ALTER! · Refurbished laptops for students

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact a local HEY, ALTER! group through a school or social organization.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Students via school / social groups
What it offers
Computers / laptops / tablets
What to know
Priority for pupils without devices; local groups determine eligibility; not a smartphone program.
Other details
Priority for pupils without devices; local groups determine eligibility; not a smartphone program.
🇬🇭Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Ghana

M-KOPA Ghana · Smartphone financing with registered-SIM restrictions

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask an official M-KOPA Ghana outlet for the complete device repayment cost, deposit, registered-SIM restrictions, payment frequency and approved Mobile Money channels before signing.

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More about this route
Best documented route
Smartphone on deposit plus daily/weekly installments from M-KOPA
Practical benefit
Smartphone on deposit plus daily/weekly installments from M-KOPA; NOT free.
Out-of-pocket / cost
Deposit plus installments; total price requires current quote
Eligibility and friction
Repayment obligation, registered-SIM lock, approved payment channels
Important limits
No cash to agents; SIM change can lock the phone; not a device grant
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Eligible M-KOPA smartphone financing customer in Ghana
What it offers
Smartphone sold under daily/weekly installments, not free
What to know
Smartphone on deposit plus daily/weekly installments from M-KOPA; NOT free. Restrictions: Compare total cost to cash alternative; registered-SIM-only operation and lock on SIM changes; no cash to agents.
Other details
Compare total cost to cash alternative; registered-SIM-only operation and lock on SIM changes; no cash to agents.
🇬🇷Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Greece

Ψηφιακή Μέριμνα II · Digital device vouchers

YOUR NEXT STEP

Inspect the official Gov.gr service for any reopened voucher window; do not assume the original 2021–2022 round is still accepting applications.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Eligible pupils, students and families · past scheme
What it offers
€200-device voucher / computers and tablets
What to know
Official service persists, but source was last updated in 2022; NO live October 2026 intake confirmed. Not a free smartphone program.
Other details
Official service persists, but source was last updated in 2022; NO live October 2026 intake confirmed. Not a free smartphone program.
🇬🇩Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Grenada

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 17 of 49Next →
🇬🇹Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Guatemala

MINEDUC · Ciudadanía Digikal student tablets

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your public diversificado school about Ciudadanía Digikal distribution and whether your school is in the 2026 participating group.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Public upper-secondary schools · institutional
What it offers
Student tablets/computers + connectivity
What to know
Guatemala Presidency, Jul 2026
Other details
50,000 devices announced and distributed through schools; it is not an open individual retail or grant application.
🇬🇳Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Guinea

Ministry of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇬🇼Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Guinea-Bissau

Autoridade Reguladora Nacional das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (ARN)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇬🇾Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Guyana

Ministry of Education · Digital tools for public schools

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your school and the Education Ministry about equipped facilities or the school digital-learning tools in your locality.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
South America
Who it's for
Public schools · classroom access
What it offers
School ICT equipment and connectivity
What to know
Guyana Education Ministry official statement 2025
Other details
Government confirms equipment/connectivity work, but does not promise students a personal handset or tablet.
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🇭🇹Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Haiti

Conseil National des Télécommunications (CONATEL)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇻🇦Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Holy See

Governatorato Secrétariat général

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇭🇳Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Honduras

Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇭🇺Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Hungary

Klebelsberg · KRÉTA school notebook redistribution

YOUR NEXT STEP

A legal guardian should check the KRÉTA school system for the 2026/27 notebook request option.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Parents of eligible 5th and 9th grade pupils
What it offers
Free school-loaned notebooks
What to know
Sept 2026 government notice describes reuse of school laptops; devices loaned for the duration of studies rather than gifted permanently.
Other details
Sept 2026 government notice describes reuse of school laptops; devices loaned for the duration of studies rather than gifted permanently.
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🇮🇸Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Iceland

Electronic Communications Office of Iceland (ECOI)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇮🇳Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

India

Uttar Pradesh DigiShakti · Tablet allocation through participating institutions

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your UP college, vocational or training institute whether your student record has been submitted for DigiShakti and whether the current device allocation is active. Do not use a generic nationwide free-phone application site.

ADDITIONAL VERIFIED DEVICE ROUTE - 15 OCT

Haryana e-Adhigam - government-owned school tablets; planned further distribution

Haryana government-school students in specified rollout cohorts; confirm current school entitlement and phase.

TABLETS ARE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND MUST BE RETURNED; September 2026 500,000 number is a planned/announced allocation, NOT independently confirmed fully delivered. No public direct application.

Ask the enrolled government-school administration about current e-Adhigam distribution, eligibility and any device return requirements.

Official secondary route and details ↗

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More about this route
Best documented route
Tablets through Uttar Pradesh DigiShakti for eligible students at participating institutions
Practical benefit
Tablets through Uttar Pradesh DigiShakti for eligible students at participating institutions; not nationwide.
Out-of-pocket / cost
Free institutional allocations when awarded; not universally available
Eligibility and friction
Enrollment at participating institute, institution uploads, allocation cycle
Important limits
Not a direct nationwide individual application; ask institute for current eligibility
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Eligible students at participating Uttar Pradesh institutes; not an all-India benefit
What it offers
Student tablets; a 2025 UP cabinet decision indicated tablets replacing new smartphone distributions
What to know
Tablets through Uttar Pradesh DigiShakti for eligible students at participating institutions; not nationwide. Restrictions: Institutional data upload/selection; not an open national individual application. Latest intake and tablet-only distribution should be verified with school.
Other details
Institutional data upload/selection; not an open national individual application. Latest intake and tablet-only distribution should be verified with school.
🇮🇩Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Indonesia

Kemendikdasmen · School digital-learning equipment

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your school whether it is among 2026 digitalization recipients and how students can access the provided equipment.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Schools · shared digital learning
What it offers
School laptops / interactive digital equipment
What to know
Ministry says the 2026 program targets 288,865 educational units; it funds schools, not free individually owned phones.
Other details
Ministry says the 2026 program targets 288,865 educational units; it funds schools, not free individually owned phones.
🇮🇷Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Iran

Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MICT)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 20 of 49Next →
🇮🇶Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Iraq

Communications and Media Commission (CMC)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇮🇪Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Ireland

Trinity Access · Give Tech to Schools

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask a participating school or Trinity Access programme officer about current student device distribution.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Trinity Access partner schools / students
What it offers
Donated computers and laptops
What to know
Ongoing donation scheme through partner schools; individuals cannot simply claim a phone and the public-device donation hub is closed.
Other details
Ongoing donation scheme through partner schools; individuals cannot simply claim a phone and the public-device donation hub is closed.
🇮🇱Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Israel

Mitchashvim · Subsidized refurbished computers

YOUR NEXT STEP

Use the organization’s order route or local welfare office to request access.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Low-income communities and partner organizations
What it offers
Refurbished computers at reduced cost
What to know
Program site with request route
Other details
Subsidized computers, not free smartphones; stock and recipient terms vary.
🇮🇹Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Italy

Banca Malatestiana · 2026 Digital Bonus

YOUR NEXT STEP

If already a bank member, request quote and full terms for school/university computer or tablet financing.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Bank members with school / university needs (restricted)
What it offers
€100 contribution and 0% financing for PC/tablet
What to know
Member eligibility and 2026 term conditions
Other details
Commercial member-only program. 0% nominal interest may coexist with conditions; not a phone grant or universal government bonus.
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🇯🇲Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Jamaica

Universal Service Fund · ICT Assistance Application

YOUR NEXT STEP

Open the ICT Assistance Application and select “Smart Phone” as the requested device.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Individuals — application route
What it offers
Smartphone / laptop / tablet
What to know
Official form accepts requests; it does not guarantee approval or indicate inventory.
Other details
Official form accepts requests; it does not guarantee approval or indicate inventory.
🇯🇵Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Japan

Digital Kodomo BASE · Kodomo PC Bank

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the Kodomo PC Bank about next distribution or local partner participation.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Children unable to afford a computer and child-support nonprofits, especially Tokyo / Ota
What it offers
Refurbished laptops donated to children
What to know
2026 delivered / future intake uncertain
Other details
Site documents actual July 2026 device distribution; availability geographically and capacity restricted.
🇯🇴Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-12

Jordan

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
SAFETY WARNING: Jordan digital-economy ministry has warned about fraudulent links advertising government-funded free laptops. Check only official government announcements. Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇰🇿Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Kazakhstan

Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 22 of 49Next →
🇰🇪Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Kenya

Safaricom · Lipa Mdogo Mdogo installment smartphone purchase

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask Safaricom to check Lipa Mdogo Mdogo eligibility (official Safaricom channel or shop); compare deposit, the complete repayment price and any consequences of missing an installment.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best documented route
Device-financing route if no free allocation is documented
Practical benefit
Smartphone acquired with lower immediate cash than outright purchase
Out-of-pocket / cost
Deposit plus financed balance; verify total 2026 cost
Eligibility and friction
1 year network tenure, age requirements, credit assessment and installments
Important limits
Terms published but current inventory and pricing not independently verified
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Safaricom subscriber ≥1 year, age 18 to under 75, approved by its device financing credit assessment
What it offers
Smartphones
What to know
Financing not free. Provider terms require a favorable Safaricom device credit score, at least 12 months on its network, age 18–74 and a down payment. Published 2023 models/prices are historical; check 2026 inventory and total cost locally.
Other details
A low daily advertised price is not a free phone and cannot be compared without the full repayment amount. Source pricing dates to 2023 and should not be promoted as current.
🇰🇮Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Kiribati

KITES · ICT Transformation of Education System

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask a participating school or Ministry of Education about the staged KITES implementation.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Students at selected model and later participating schools
What it offers
School digital devices and infrastructure
What to know
Rollout / model schools
Other details
2026 launched and funded; infrastructure and school devices—not a household phone grant.
🇰🇼Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Kuwait

Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇰🇬Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Kyrgyzstan

Ministry of Digital Development

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 23 of 49Next →
🇱🇦Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Laos

Lao Telecom Company (LTC) [ITU entity; ministry/regulator follow-up]

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇱🇻Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Latvia

IZM · Digital-divide school computer access

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask a public school about access to computers supplied under “Dators ikvienam bērnam” and digital-divide programs.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Students from vulnerable groups via school
What it offers
School-loaned laptops
What to know
Ministry page updated July 2026 says project implementation; laptops accessible for education, no individual free phone grant.
Other details
Ministry page updated July 2026 says project implementation; laptops accessible for education, no individual free phone grant.
🇱🇧Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Lebanon

CG Fund · Beirut school computer labs

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask participating school about existing lab access or a new CG Fund partnership.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Students attending five selected public schools in Beirut
What it offers
100 computers supplied to five Beirut public schools
What to know
Historical / completed
Other details
Distribution in March 2025 was completed; not personal laptops or an open application.
🇱🇸Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Lesotho

Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 24 of 49Next →
🇱🇷Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Liberia

SMRT community · School laptop donations

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact supported local schools or organization about possible next donations.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Learners at partner recipient schools
What it offers
Donated laptops for selected Liberian schools
What to know
2026 delivered / partner route
Other details
March 2026 report records 13 laptops total, not a nationwide program; no personal intake.
🇱🇾Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Libya

General Authority of Communication and Informatics

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇱🇮Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Liechtenstein

Office for Communications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇱🇹Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Lithuania

Communications Regulatory Authority (RRT)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 25 of 49Next →
🇱🇺Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Luxembourg

Digital Inclusion ASBL · Free second-hand computers

YOUR NEXT STEP

Use the organization’s application for yourself or a 12–18-year-old household member.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Eligible Luxembourg residents receiving allocation de vie chère and refugees; minors 12+ via guardian
What it offers
Free refurbished computer or laptop
What to know
Direct application page
Other details
Charity reports waiting time under a month; check current eligibility; it is a computer, not phone.
🇲🇬Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Madagascar

Airtel Africa · Subsidized 4G handsets in Madagascar

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask an official Airtel Madagascar point of sale whether its 4G handset subsidy is available and what documentation and deposit are required.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Subsidized purchase · operator
What it offers
Subsidized 4G smartphones
What to know
Airtel 2026 sustainability report
Other details
Airtel Africa 2026 report states handset subsidies in DRC, Madagascar, Tanzania and financing in Tanzania. This is commercial support, not a free device or guaranteed approval. Airtel Africa 2026 report names Madagascar as subsidy market; no public signup or price independently confirmed.
🇲🇼Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Malawi

Ministry of Education · BEFIT school tablets

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your public primary school if it participates in BEFIT and how Standards 1–4 learners access tablet lessons.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Public primary schools · shared classroom access
What it offers
School-owned Android learning tablets
What to know
Malawi Education Ministry project page
Other details
Active government 2026–2028 classroom learning project, not free individual phone or personal ownership.
🇲🇾Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-12

Malaysia

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
SAFETY WARNING: Malaysia Finance Ministry denied circulating 2026 free-laptop forms that imitate government sites. Verify any offers through a genuine agency page, never enter personal IDs on social posts. Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 26 of 49Next →
🇲🇻Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Maldives

Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇲🇱Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Mali

Autorité Malienne de Régulation des Télécommunications, des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication et des Postes (AMRTP)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇲🇹Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Malta

Active Ageing · Telecare on the Move

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask Active Ageing and Community Care for Telecare on the Move assessment; submit GP report with the application.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
People over 60 with dementia and wandering risk
What it offers
Emergency communication / fall-alert device (not a phone)
What to know
Clinical application; device fee varies by eligibility
Other details
Official service offers an emergency communication device for diagnosed dementia / wandering risk, not smartphone internet access. Service is free for some groups, otherwise €4.99 monthly excl VAT. GP report and assessment required.
🇲🇭Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Marshall Islands

Rebbelib · Laptops for students and teachers

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your school/Republic of Marshall Islands Public School System about expected distribution.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Students and teachers in Rebbelib project schools
What it offers
Government/UN-supported laptop procurement for schools
What to know
Procurement / not yet confirmed distributed
Other details
2026 procurement notice, not delivery proof or an application for personally owned laptop.
← PreviousPage 27 of 49Next →
🇲🇷Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Mauritania

Autorité de Régulation

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇲🇺Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Mauritius

Mauritius Revenue Authority · Free monthly mobile data for youth

YOUR NEXT STEP

Apply once through the Mauritius Revenue Authority online portal using your national ID and registered mobile number.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Mauritian residents/citizens aged 18–25 with a mobile number registered in their own name
What it offers
Free mobile data on a personally owned phone (no handset)
What to know
Online application described for 2026/27
Other details
2026/27 coverage confirmed through June 2027; requires a working phone/SIM and OTP. DATA service only, not a device giveaway.
🇲🇽Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Mexico

PROMTEL · Conectividad para el Bienestar free SIM and mobile-data support

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check the official PROMTEL/Conectividad para el Bienestar eligibility and local distribution schedule, including whether your locality or federal social program qualifies. Bring required identification to the authorized distribution point.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best documented route
Free SIM and monthly service (5 GB internet, 1,500 calls, 500 SMS and hotspot) for eligible groups
Practical benefit
Free SIM and monthly service (5 GB internet, 1,500 calls, 500 SMS and hotspot) for eligible groups; up to 12 months under rules.
Out-of-pocket / cost
SIM and service described as free for eligible beneficiaries; handset not included
Eligibility and friction
Social-program or geographic qualification and distribution schedule
Important limits
No smartphone; geography/beneficiary eligibility applies
Region
North America
Who it's for
People in specified federal social programs or qualifying priority/local marginalization areas; rules can include people 14+
What it offers
SIM and renewable service: 5GB general data, hotspot, 1500 voice minutes, 500 SMS (up to 12 monthly periods)
What to know
Free SIM and monthly service (5 GB internet, 1,500 calls, 500 SMS and hotspot) for eligible groups; up to 12 months under rules. Restrictions: Location/program criteria apply and delivery calendars vary; no smartphone is included.
Other details
Location/program criteria apply and delivery calendars vary; no smartphone is included.
🇫🇲Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Micronesia

Government of the Federated States of Micronesia

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
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🇲🇩Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Moldova

UNICEF / Ministry · EduTech Labs

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact a participating school or People in Need (PIN) coordinator about local EduTech Lab access.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Refugee and vulnerable school children · shared spaces
What it offers
Shared laptops and connected learning rooms
What to know
UNICEF-supported labs offer shared technology and learning; NOT private device ownership or a phone grant.
Other details
UNICEF-supported labs offer shared technology and learning; NOT private device ownership or a phone grant.
🇲🇨Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Monaco

Département des Relations Extérieures et de la Coopération

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇲🇳Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Mongolia

Ministry of Education · One Student, One Computer

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the school how it participates in the 2026–2028 One Student One Computer staged rollout.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Public-school learners through education institutions
What it offers
School laptops/computers, classroom tablets
What to know
Program approved; staged procurement/rollout
Other details
Government procurement and staged rollout plan; NOT evidence a laptop is personally owned by every student now; school-level delivery to verify.
🇲🇪Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Montenegro

Ministry of Education · Digital equipment for schools

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask school leadership what computer/tablet resources are accessible to pupils.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Learners attending participating public schools
What it offers
Laptops, tablets and school computers
What to know
School equipment funding
Other details
2025 grant signed for school equipment; not a universal personal grant or phone giveaway.
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🇲🇦Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Morocco

Fondation Mohammed VI · Nafida 2

YOUR NEXT STEP

If a Foundation member in education, check Nafida 2 device-purchase discounts.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Teacher member discounts
What it offers
Computers / internet
What to know
Limited to members of the teaching foundation, not general free device distribution.
Other details
Limited to members of the teaching foundation, not general free device distribution.
🇲🇿Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Mozambique

ExxonMobil + Ministry of Education · Pemba computer labs

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact one of the named schools for computer lab and digital-skills access.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Students at eight named secondary schools in Pemba, Cabo Delgado
What it offers
120 donated school computers
What to know
Historical / school access
Other details
March 2025 donation completed; shared labs, no public individual device application.
🇲🇲Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Myanmar

Posts and Telecommunications Department (PTD)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇳🇦Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Namibia

iCell Namibia · Smartphone lay-by / finance

YOUR NEXT STEP

Request a quote from iCell for an affordable device; compare lay-by versus bank credit, down payment, and full cost before proceeding.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Commercial installment / lay-by
What it offers
Mobile phones, tablets and laptops
What to know
Namibian retailer live device-financing page
Other details
Commercial purchase; lay-by device collected after full payment. Do not mistake it for donated devices.
← PreviousPage 30 of 49Next →
🇳🇷Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Nauru

Ministry of Telecommunications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇳🇵Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Nepal

Reboot Nepal · Free laptops for partner schools

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the local education authority / partner schools about distributions in your district.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Students at partner rural schools in Nepal
What it offers
Repaired donated laptops supplied free
What to know
Active nonprofit program / partner schools
Other details
Donation route is for schools, not a guaranteed household laptop; future batches depend on donors.
🇳🇱Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Netherlands

Allemaal Digitaal · Device applications for nonprofits

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask a participating social welfare organization to request a device for you.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Partner / nonprofit
What it offers
Smartphones / tablets / laptops
What to know
Only social organizations may apply directly; stock varies and some devices have refurbishment fees.
Other details
Only social organizations may apply directly; stock varies and some devices have refurbishment fees.
🇳🇿Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

New Zealand

Recycle A Device · Community laptop gifting

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask RAD or a participating community group about youth/device distribution.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Partner / youth / community
What it offers
Refurbished laptops
What to know
Reconditioned laptops through community partnerships, not a publicly guaranteed individual application.
Other details
Reconditioned laptops through community partnerships, not a publicly guaranteed individual application.
← PreviousPage 31 of 49Next →
🇳🇮Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Nicaragua

UNICEF + MINED · Inclusive school tablets

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the school/MINED about access to the inclusive education devices.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Children with disabilities in 15 supported school centers
What it offers
151 school tablets and 15 laptops delivered
What to know
Historical / school access
Other details
October 2025 delivery completed, school assigned not individual device application.
🇳🇪Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Niger

Ministère de la Communication et des Nouvelles Technologies de l'Information

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇳🇬Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Nigeria

M-KOPA Nigeria · Smartphone installment purchase (not free)

YOUR NEXT STEP

At an official M-KOPA Nigeria store, request upfront deposit, total repayments and terms; pay only through approved payment links or channels, never cash to an agent.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best documented route
Smartphone financing after a deposit, paid by installments
Practical benefit
Smartphone financing after a deposit, paid by installments; NOT a free device.
Out-of-pocket / cost
Deposit plus installments; compare all-in financed amount versus outright purchase
Eligibility and friction
Registered SIM, repayment schedule, account activation and approved payment channels
Important limits
Phone locks on unregistered SIM; late payments could restrict access; not free
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Qualifying M-KOPA financing customer and supported locations
What it offers
Smartphone acquired with deposit plus daily/weekly/monthly repayments
What to know
Smartphone financing after a deposit, paid by installments; NOT a free device. Restrictions: Registered SIM lock and authorized payments only; missed payments may affect access; total cost must be compared.
Other details
Registered SIM lock and authorized payments only; missed payments may affect access; total cost must be compared.
🇰🇵Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

North Korea

Ministry of Information and Communications Technology Industry

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 32 of 49Next →
🇲🇰Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

North Macedonia

UN / UNHCR · Refurbished computers for refugees and vulnerable groups

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask UNHCR North Macedonia or its local refugee-support partners whether any similar refurbished-device programs remain active.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Refugees, asylum seekers, stateless residents and vulnerable learners via partners
What it offers
Donated/refurbished computers (not phones)
What to know
Historical partner initiative · intake unverified
Other details
UN case report describes a historical project from 2023; NOT evidence of present inventory or an open application.
🇳🇴Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Norway

Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇴🇲Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Oman

National PC Initiative · Social insurance family computers

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask Ministry of Transport, Communications and IT whether any successor initiative is active.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Omani social security households with school children, qualifying higher-education students (historical criteria)
What it offers
Free laptops to qualifying social-insurance families and some students
What to know
Historical / no current application verified
Other details
Source is from 2011; HISTORICAL ONLY. No inference this offer exists in 2026.
🇵🇰Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Pakistan

Higher Education Commission · Prime Minister National Laptop Scheme (verify current phase)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your public university’s focal person whether a new PM National Laptop Scheme phase is open. Review the official HEC application portal instructions before submitting; do not assume a past application phase is currently accepting students.

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More about this route
Best documented route
Potential laptops for selected students in public-sector universities via the Prime Minister’s National Laptop Scheme.
Practical benefit
Potential laptops for selected students in public-sector universities via the Prime Minister’s National Laptop Scheme.
Out-of-pocket / cost
Allocation benefit if selected; no open intake verified
Eligibility and friction
Participating university, student eligibility, allocation and official application window
Important limits
Historical guidance is not evidence applications are open now
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Eligible students in the public higher-education institutions participating in a specific announced phase
What it offers
Potential free laptop for selected eligible student applicants
What to know
Potential laptops for selected students in public-sector universities via the Prime Minister’s National Laptop Scheme. Restrictions: Competitive allocation; prior phase pages and portal guidance do not establish that new registration is open today.
Other details
Competitive allocation; prior phase pages and portal guidance do not establish that new registration is open today.
← PreviousPage 33 of 49Next →
🇵🇼Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Palau

Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇵🇸Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Palestine

Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇵🇦Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Panama

Despacho Primera Dama · CAI Tocumen tablet distribution

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the CAI Tocumen administration or First Lady office whether similar assistance is planned for eligible enrolled children.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Specific CAI Tocumen center · closed distribution event
What it offers
Tablets for enrolled children
What to know
First Lady government office press release Jun 2026
Other details
Documented June 2026 distribution to one centre, not a national open application.
🇵🇬Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Papua New Guinea

Digicel PNG · Smartphone purchase data rewards

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask Digicel PNG if this smartphone purchase promotion is currently active, which handsets qualify, and the minimum spend for monthly rewards.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Operator paid purchase + data incentives
What it offers
Purchased smartphones with bundled mobile data
What to know
Digicel Pacific official support FAQ
Other details
This is not a free phone, grant or financing plan. It is a paid phone purchase with conditional data/talk bonuses.
← PreviousPage 34 of 49Next →
🇵🇾Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Paraguay

Jóvenes Conectados · Student digital access

YOUR NEXT STEP

If a participating high-school student, ask your school about Jóvenes Conectados.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
South America
Who it's for
School program / connectivity
What it offers
Free digital training / connectivity
What to know
Training + connectivity for selected students; not documented as a free smartphone device.
Other details
Training + connectivity for selected students; not documented as a free smartphone device.
🇵🇪Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Peru

MINEDU · Rural/public-school tablet distribution

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your public school or UGEL whether the 2026 MINEDU device transfers cover your area or school.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
South America
Who it's for
Selected public/rural schools · institutional
What it offers
Student learning tablets
What to know
Peru Education Ministry, Jun 2026
Other details
A documented school distribution, not a direct nationwide individual application.
🇵🇭Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Philippines

DICT · Free public computer and internet access at participating Digital Transformation Centers

YOUR NEXT STEP

Locate a participating DICT Digital Transformation Center near you and confirm its opening hours, on-site computers, free Wi-Fi availability and whether you need registration.

ADDITIONAL VERIFIED DEVICE ROUTE - 15 OCT

San Juan City - distribution of 13,000 tablets to public-school students

San Juan City public-school students; locally administered school allocation.

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRIBUTION, not nationwide, no public direct application or available unallocated tablets established.

Ask the enrolled San Juan City public school or city schools division how learners are selected and whether distribution has reached their class.

Official secondary route and details ↗

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More about this route
Best documented route
Use equipment and internet without buying a phone or laptop
Practical benefit
Potential no-cost shared computing and connectivity
Out-of-pocket / cost
No user charge at described sites; travel/time costs vary
Eligibility and friction
Find open participating site and travel there
Important limits
Not portable ownership; geographic coverage varies
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Public on-site users of a participating community center; locations and hours vary
What it offers
Free shared computer/internet access, not take-home device ownership
What to know
DICT confirms free computer/laptop and high-speed internet use at some Digital Transformation Centers (formerly Tech4Ed), particularly documented in the Cordillera Administrative Region. The equipment stays at the center and opening hours vary.
Other details
The cited official report focuses on centers in the Cordillera region. Availability is not guaranteed at every Philippine municipality.
🇵🇱Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Poland

Cyfrowy Uczeń / KPO · School equipment

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your school whether it received devices from the national KPO program.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
School / shared devices
What it offers
Laptops / tablets
What to know
Devices delivered to schools for student use; no personal phone grant or open citizen application.
Other details
Devices delivered to schools for student use; no personal phone grant or open citizen application.
← PreviousPage 35 of 49Next →
🇵🇹Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Portugal

School connectivity · Ministry of Education

YOUR NEXT STEP

If receiving school social assistance, ask your school about 2026–27 connectivity support.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
School / connectivity
What it offers
Internet service / access
What to know
Connectivity support only; does not document a personal laptop or phone entitlement.
Other details
Connectivity support only; does not document a personal laptop or phone entitlement.
🇶🇦Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Qatar

Qatar Charity · School student laptops sponsorship

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact Qatar Charity case-management team about eligibility for education support.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Students selected by Qatar Charity program partners
What it offers
Laptop support via donor-funded projects
What to know
Fundraising program / application unconfirmed
Other details
Fundraising page for students, NOT an individual application or guaranteed distribution.
🇷🇴Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Romania

Ministerul Educației · Euro 200

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the school or university administration about the NEXT Euro 200 application round and the required income evidence.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Low-income school pupils / students, up to age 26
What it offers
€200 voucher toward computer
What to know
2026 deadline to submit files was June 5; 2026 acquisition period September 7–October 16 only for earlier-approved applicants. NOT an open Oct 2026 new application.
Other details
2026 deadline to submit files was June 5; 2026 acquisition period September 7–October 16 only for earlier-approved applicants. NOT an open Oct 2026 new application.
🇷🇺Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Russia

Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media [ITU entry not publicly resolved]

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 36 of 49Next →
🇷🇼Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Rwanda

Connect Rwanda 2.0 · Ikosora+ smartphone

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact MTN Rwanda to ask whether Ikosora+ or newer affordable Connect Rwanda devices are available.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Affordable purchase
What it offers
4G smartphones
What to know
Source documents 2024 launch; 2026 inventory and financing terms not confirmed.
Other details
Source documents 2024 launch; 2026 inventory and financing terms not confirmed.
🇰🇳Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Saint Kitts and Nevis

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇱🇨Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Saint Lucia

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇻🇨Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 37 of 49Next →
🇼🇸Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Samoa

Office of the Regulator

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇸🇲Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

San Marino

Ministry of Industry, Handicraft and Trade, Technology Research, Telecommunications and Sports

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇸🇦Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Saudi Arabia

Ehsan + Atā Charity · Educational devices for families

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask Atā Charity about new educational device projects or referrals.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Students from lower-income families in Jeddah project
What it offers
Educational devices provided through registered charity
What to know
Historical / completed
Other details
The cited 2025 project is marked completed. No fresh enrollment supported by this evidence.
🇸🇳Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Senegal

FDSUT · Planned low-cost smartphone distribution

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact FDSUT or local digital inclusion office to ask about the reported 10,000-smartphone distribution plan and beneficiary selection.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
FDSUT-selected communities (eligibility not published)
What it offers
Planned smartphones in designated communities
What to know
Plan in third-party policy report; rollout unverified
Other details
GSMA 2026 report describes a plan of 2,000 smartphones per year, not independently confirmed distribution or an open application.
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🇷🇸Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Serbia

Ministry of Information and Telecommunications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇸🇨Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Seychelles

Department of ICT · Student Laptop Scheme

YOUR NEXT STEP

Download the Laptop Scheme brochure and ask a participating local computer supplier how to certify the application.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Eligible students enrolled at listed institutions
What it offers
SCR 3,000 contribution to laptop purchase
What to know
Government contribution applies to laptops only; excludes smartphones; a one-in-five-years rule applies, supplier and enrollment requirements matter.
Other details
Government contribution applies to laptops only; excludes smartphones; a one-in-five-years rule applies, supplier and enrollment requirements matter.
🇸🇱Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Sierra Leone

National Communications Authority

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇸🇬Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Singapore

IMDA · Mobile Access for Seniors (smartphones)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Learn one basic digital skill at an SG Digital community hub, then ask a Digital Ambassador to register you for Mobile Access for Seniors.

ADDITIONAL VERIFIED DEVICE ROUTE - 15 OCT

DigitalAccess@Home - low-income household tablet or laptop co-payment

At least one Singapore citizen, HDB dwelling, household income and additional program criteria; old IMDA device-scheme recipients may be ineligible.

NOT FREE. Lenovo laptop stock was previously flagged limited, current model inventory unverified. Eligibility and approval required.

Use official IMDA eligibility checker and submit a Singpass application at digitalaccess.gov.sg, or ask IMDA 6377 3800 about paper application and stock.

Official secondary route and details ↗

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Low-income Singapore citizens age 60+ with selected assistance / housing
What it offers
Subsidised smartphones from S$20 and 2-year mobile plans
What to know
2026 plan: smartphone co-payment begins S$20, mobile plan S$5.10/month; specific citizenship, aid and training requirements apply. NOT free.
Other details
2026 plan: smartphone co-payment begins S$20, mobile plan S$5.10/month; specific citizenship, aid and training requirements apply. NOT free.
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🇸🇰Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Slovakia

Digitálny žiak · Student device contribution

YOUR NEXT STEP

The old scheme has finished; contact Digital Coalition about successor programs.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Previously qualifying primary/secondary students
What it offers
€350 historical subsidy for eligible students to buy laptop/tablet
What to know
Closed
Other details
OFFICIALLY ENDED; website says Digitálny žiak successfully finished and points to Online žiak (internet support), not current laptop grant.
🇸🇮Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Slovenia

MIRO · Free laptop loan for low-income families

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact Ministry for Digital Transformation / public scholarship fund for any new call.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Families with primary-school children in income bands 1–6
What it offers
Free laptop loan (historical 2024–25 notice)
What to know
Historical / current intake unknown
Other details
The reviewed call was from 2024–2025; no current 2026 application established.
🇸🇧Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Solomon Islands

West Makira Constituency · Student phone/laptop awards

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the West Makira Constituency Development Fund education office if new student equipment awards or nomination rounds exist.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Selected tertiary students from West Makira constituency
What it offers
12 donated smartphones and 41 laptops in May 2026
What to know
2026 completed award · new intake unconfirmed
Other details
Completed handover of 53 items in May 2026. Source does NOT announce public registration or another guaranteed distribution.
🇸🇴Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Somalia

National Communications Authority of Somalia

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
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🇿🇦Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

South Africa

M-KOPA · Pay-as-you-go smartphones (financing, not a grant)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Visit an official M-KOPA store or agent; ask for the upfront amount, complete repayment schedule, SIM requirements, payment channels, fees and what happens if payments are late.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best documented route
Phone ownership spread over installments (not free)
Practical benefit
Immediate smartphone subject to provider approval
Out-of-pocket / cost
Deposit plus multiple payments; request full all-in amount
Eligibility and friction
Credit contract, authorized SIM, ongoing payments and potential lock
Important limits
Possible deactivation for arrears or SIM change; check contract before signing
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Eligible adult financing customer; provider performs its own acceptance and registration
What it offers
Smartphones
What to know
M-KOPA South Africa sells phones via deposit and installments; no collateral or formal proof of income claimed by provider. Contractual late payments can deactivate the handset; the device must use its registered SIM card. Confirm today’s price and full repayment before buying.
Other details
South Africa terms permit suspension or deactivation on arrears. A replacement SIM can trigger restrictions without an official change process. Not free, and repayments increase the total cost.
🇰🇷Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

South Korea

NIA · Assistive ICT Devices for Persons with Disabilities

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check the annual NIA assisted-device catalogue and next application window through at4u.or.kr or call 1588-2670.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Registered disabled people and qualifying service-connected veterans
What it offers
Assistive ICT devices / special software
What to know
2026 applications in Seoul ended June 23; co-pay typically 20%, reduced for low-income applicants; not general smartphones for everyone.
Other details
2026 applications in Seoul ended June 23; co-pay typically 20%, reduced for low-income applicants; not general smartphones for everyone.
🇸🇸Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

South Sudan

National Communications Authority (NCA)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇪🇸Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Spain

Orange · Gigas Solidarios

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask Orange partner organizations such as Cáritas or Cruz Roja about digital connectivity assistance.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Partner / vulnerable families
What it offers
Mobile internet / SIM / MiFi
What to know
Internet/data aid, not a general giveaway of a smartphone. Eligibility through charity partners.
Other details
Internet/data aid, not a general giveaway of a smartphone. Eligibility through charity partners.
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🇱🇰Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Sri Lanka

Ministry of Higher Education · Laptop Loan Scheme

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask university student services and participating banks if this historic student laptop loan scheme is still operating and what current terms replace 2017 PDFs.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Public-university students
What it offers
University student laptop via bank loan (not a smartphone)
What to know
Historical 2017 terms; current enrollment unconfirmed
Other details
Government ministry lists 2017 laptop specifications and student bank-loan procedure. Do not assume these historical terms, banks or intake remain active in 2026.
🇸🇩Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Sudan

Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇸🇷Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Suriname

Education ministry · Refurbished/ donated school ICT

YOUR NEXT STEP

School leaders can contact Suriname’s Education Ministry (minOWC) about school equipment needs and donated stock.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
South America
Who it's for
Schools via Education Ministry · not individual applications
What it offers
School laptops and digital classroom boards
What to know
Suriname government, Oct 2026
Other details
Official government says school leaders should contact ministry about donated equipment; not a free consumer phone program.
🇸🇪Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Sweden

Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
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🇨🇭Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Switzerland

Wir lernen weiter · Laptops for people in poverty

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your social service or the organization service desk for a laptop assistance pathway.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Partner / social services
What it offers
Refurbished laptops
What to know
Laptops channeled through welfare/social partners; partner fee can apply; not free for every requester.
Other details
Laptops channeled through welfare/social partners; partner fee can apply; not free for every requester.
🇸🇾Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Syria

Syrian Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇸🇹Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

São Tomé and Príncipe

Ministère des Travaux Publics, des Infrastructures, des Ressources Naturelles et de l'Environnement

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇹🇯Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Tajikistan

Tajiktelecom (JSC) [ITU entity; telecom ministry/regulator follow-up]

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 43 of 49Next →
🇹🇿Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Tanzania

Airtel Africa · 4G smartphone financing/subsidies

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact an Airtel Tanzania shop and ask about qualifying subsidized 4G devices or financing, deposit requirements, total cost and device lock rules.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Operator subsidized purchase / installments
What it offers
4G smartphones
What to know
Airtel 2026 sustainability report
Other details
Airtel Africa 2026 report states handset subsidies in DRC, Madagascar, Tanzania and financing in Tanzania. This is commercial support, not a free device or guaranteed approval. Airtel Africa confirms Tanzania in both financing and subsidy markets; specific current plans need local validation.
🇹🇭Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Thailand

Ministry of Education · Anywhere Anytime digital devices

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask a participating school how the Anywhere Anytime device procurement reaches students and if a device may be used at home.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Selected secondary-school students / participating schools
What it offers
School tablet, notebook or Chromebook (loan/leased equipment)
What to know
Government described procurement of 607,655 education devices, not a general 2026 personal free-smartphone application; implementation/current availability needs school confirmation.
Other details
Government described procurement of 607,655 education devices, not a general 2026 personal free-smartphone application; implementation/current availability needs school confirmation.
🇹🇱Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Timor-Leste

Ministry of Transport and Communications

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇹🇬Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Togo

Yas · Agbanan Phone daily installments

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask a Yas operator store about Agbanan Phone terms, model availability and total repayments.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Eligible Yas/Mixx by Yas customers in Togo
What it offers
Entry smartphone purchase via daily repayments
What to know
Operator program described / current terms unknown
Other details
GSMA reports 2024 program paid XOF 300 daily over six months. Financed, not free; current stock/terms unverified.
← PreviousPage 44 of 49Next →
🇹🇴Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Tonga

Education Ministry · Resilient Schools ICT equipment allocation

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the enrolled school whether it received equipment under the 2026 ministry allocation and how students access it.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Government/non-government middle and high schools in Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project
What it offers
220 laptops and 350 desktops to beneficiary schools (school equipment)
What to know
School allocation 2026 · not household grant
Other details
September 2026 equipment handover to schools, NOT an individual or household device giveaway.
🇹🇹Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Trinidad and Tobago

Ministry of Education · Laptop for Every Child

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the school principal about the 2025 rollout and eligibility for the current Form 1 intake.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
North America
Who it's for
Government school Form 1 students
What it offers
Student laptops
What to know
Official November 2025 rollout documents distribution; do not assume all students nationwide received or that 2026 intake is open without school confirmation.
Other details
Official November 2025 rollout documents distribution; do not assume all students nationwide received or that 2026 intake is open without school confirmation.
🇹🇳Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Tunisia

Ministère des Technologies de la Communication

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇹🇲Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Turkmenistan

Turkmenaragatnashyk Agency

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
← PreviousPage 45 of 49Next →
🇹🇻Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Tuvalu

Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation (TTC)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇹🇷Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Türkiye

Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇺🇬Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Uganda

M-KOPA · Smartphone pay-as-you-go

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact an authorized M-KOPA agent and compare upfront and total repayment.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Purchase / financing
What it offers
Smartphones
What to know
Financing, not donation. Confirm terms for device and repayment.
Other details
Financing, not donation. Confirm terms for device and repayment.
🇺🇦Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Ukraine

UNICEF + Education Ministry · School device support

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask the child’s school or local education authority whether any UNICEF/MOE loaner devices are currently allocated.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Displaced pupils, disabilities, low-income families and conflict-affected children
What it offers
Temporarily loaned laptops/tablets to vulnerable learners
What to know
Historic distribution / current supplies unverified
Other details
Source details 2024 distribution, NOT a confirmed fresh 2026 application. Equipment generally loans through school and can be returned.
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🇦🇪Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

United Arab Emirates

The Digital School · Donate Your Device

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact The Digital School / school partner about future redistribution.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Orphans and lower-income students through UAE participating partners
What it offers
Refurbished laptops/tablets distributed to pupils
What to know
2026 delivered / partner intake unknown
Other details
September 2026 report says 1,500+ restored devices distributed; this news is secondary reporting, application status unverified.
🇬🇧Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

United Kingdom

Good Things Foundation · Free donated devices via local digital-inclusion hubs

YOUR NEXT STEP

Use Good Things Foundation’s local support finder to contact a National Digital Inclusion Network hub; ask about donated devices and the separate National Databank free-data service.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best documented route
Ask a local hub about free devices; free-data route if you have a phone
Practical benefit
Potential no-cost smartphone/tablet/laptop through a hub; separate free mobile data for qualifying users
Out-of-pocket / cost
Devices donated free when allocated; not guaranteed
Eligibility and friction
Find participating hub; eligibility, geography and inventory depend on provider
Important limits
No direct individual Device Bank application; quarterly hub allocation
Region
Europe
Who it's for
Individuals through a participating community hub only; local availability and screening vary
What it offers
Smartphones / tablets / laptops
What to know
National Device Bank works through community hubs, which can apply for devices quarterly. No direct individual application and no guarantee a local hub has devices. Separate National Databank route supplies free mobile data to eligible people through partners.
Other details
No direct Device Bank sign-up for individuals. Community organizations access the donated-device pool. Separate free-data route may be more immediately useful if you already own a compatible phone.
🇺🇸Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

United States

USAC Lifeline · Internet/bundled discount up to $9.25 monthly (eligible Tribal lands up to $34.25)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check eligibility with the Lifeline National Verifier; if approved, select a participating provider and ask for the exact discounted broadband or voice plan. Check any handset charges separately.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best documented route
Recurring service savings for qualifying households
Practical benefit
Internet/bundle discount $9.25/month; voice-only $5.25; enhanced Tribal up to $34.25
Out-of-pocket / cost
Service fee after discount depends on the provider; handset not guaranteed
Eligibility and friction
Eligibility verification; provider selection; annual recertification
Important limits
No federal free-handset promise; check total bill with provider
Region
North America
Who it's for
Individual / means-tested: income at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines or participation in a qualifying program; generally one benefit per household.
What it offers
Phone/mobile service discount
What to know
Lifeline is an ongoing service discount, NOT a free handset. Voice-only support is $5.25 monthly; qualifying broadband/bundles up to $9.25; eligible Tribal benefit up to $34.25. Provider participation and plan details vary.
Other details
For cash savings, internet/bundled service can receive up to $9.25 monthly while qualifying voice-only service receives up to $5.25. Enhanced Tribal benefit can reach $34.25. Offers advertised as a free phone are separate provider terms.
🇺🇾Important limitsChecked 2026-10-13

Uruguay

BPS / Antel Ibirapitá · Free phone for qualifying older adults; mobile-plan-only tier

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check the official BPS Ibirapitá entitlement portal or call 0800 1764; if eligible, book an Antel branch appointment to claim the correct device-and-plan or plan-only benefit.

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More about this route
Best documented route
Zero-cost device + mobile plan for eligible older residents
Practical benefit
Free device and eligible monthly plan; 10GB general browsing noted by BPS
Out-of-pocket / cost
No device charge for the qualifying lower-income tier
Eligibility and friction
Age, benefits, employment, residency, income checks; Antel appointment
Important limits
Not available to general population; higher-income tier may receive plan only
Region
South America
Who it's for
65+ eligible pension or older-person benefit recipient, not working, resident in Uruguay; different income caps for device+plan vs plan-only
What it offers
Free mobile device and mobile plan for lower-income eligible recipients; plan-only tier for others
What to know
Official 2026 BPS eligibility: qualifying pension/benefit recipients older than 65, not working, resident in Uruguay, earning at most UYU 34,320/month can receive a free mobile device plus Plan Móvil Ibirapitá. A separate plan-only tier extends up to UYU 54,912/month, subject to the published conditions.
Other details
Free phone + plan: monthly income at or below UYU 34,320 (5 BPC). Plan only: at or below UYU 54,912 (8 BPC) for the specified benefit group. Plan includes 10GB general browsing plus the additional plan allowances as described by BPS.
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🇺🇿Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Uzbekistan

Ministry of Digital Technologies

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇻🇺Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Vanuatu

Office of the Government Chief Information Officer

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

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More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Oceania
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇻🇪Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Venezuela

Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL)

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
South America
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇻🇳Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Vietnam

Public Telecom Program 2030 · 400,000 smartphones

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask your commune-level authority or telecom provider how eligible poor households will be identified under Decision 777/QĐ-TTg; check local program rollout.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Low-income/near-poor households · planned selection
What it offers
Smartphones / public telecom support
What to know
2026–2030 decree targets 400,000 smartphones for eligible households; national targets DO NOT prove an open application window today.
Other details
2026–2030 decree targets 400,000 smartphones for eligible households; national targets DO NOT prove an open application window today.
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🇾🇪Referral onlyChecked 2026-10-10

Yemen

TeleYemen [ITU entity; ministry/regulator follow-up]

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the listed regulator or telecom authority; ask for verified device-assistance or accessibility programs.

View referral ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Asia
Who it's for
Regulator / referral only
What it offers
Not established
What to know
Not established by regulatory listing
Other details
Specific national authority identified; free device eligibility, availability, and models NOT verified
🇿🇲Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Zambia

Ministry of Community Development · SCT older-person phones

YOUR NEXT STEP

If you already receive the Social Cash Transfer and are an older person without a phone, ask district social welfare officers about the 2026 handset distribution.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Existing elderly Social Cash Transfer beneficiaries
What it offers
Basic feature phones (not smartphones)
What to know
May 2026 news citing Ministry official
Other details
2026 news reports government started distributing 200,000+ feature phones to eligible older SCT recipients. Public application not verified.
🇿🇼Researched linkChecked 2026-10-12

Zimbabwe

Presidential Computerisation Programme · School laptops

YOUR NEXT STEP

Ask local school if it received devices through the programme.

Visit source ↗Verify ↗
More about this route
Best-route ranking
Not independently compared; this is a documented starting point, not a verified national winner.
Region
Africa
Who it's for
Rural and public-school learners at participating institutions
What it offers
Computers / laptops for schools
What to know
School rollout / individual intake unknown
Other details
2025 report of distribution and 2026 plans; government reporting, not personal phone grant; no individual form.
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20 documented country changes through 15 October, including three newly reviewed device routes. Check local eligibility and stock. Compare what changed, then verify the provider’s current availability. Older snapshots remain preserved.

20 REVIEWED 15 OCT 2026
SingaporeChecked 15 Oct 2026 - additional device route
NEW ROUTE
DigitalAccess@Home - low-income household tablet or laptop co-payment
See this verified alternative
Additional route
Previously listed

No prior secondary device route documented

Newly checked 15 Oct

DigitalAccess@Home - low-income household tablet or laptop co-payment

Device: IMDA DigitalAccess@Home allows qualifying Singaporean households to apply for one subsidised tablet or laptop; minimum advertised co-payments S$75 tablet / S$220 laptop before GST, higher prices in other tiers.
Who may qualify: At least one Singapore citizen, HDB dwelling, household income and additional program criteria; old IMDA device-scheme recipients may be ineligible.
Limits: NOT FREE. Lenovo laptop stock was previously flagged limited, current model inventory unverified. Eligibility and approval required.
Next step: Use official IMDA eligibility checker and submit a Singpass application at digitalaccess.gov.sg, or ask IMDA 6377 3800 about paper application and stock.

Official source 1 Official source 2 Official source 3

Additional route only; the established main lead remains preserved. Current individual allocation is not independently guaranteed.

PhilippinesChecked 15 Oct 2026 - additional device route
NEW ROUTE
San Juan City - distribution of 13,000 tablets to public-school students
See this verified alternative
Additional route
Previously listed

No prior secondary device route documented

Newly checked 15 Oct

San Juan City - distribution of 13,000 tablets to public-school students

Device: Official Philippine Information Agency reports the San Juan City government distributing 13,000 tablets to public-school learners in June 2026.
Who may qualify: San Juan City public-school students; locally administered school allocation.
Limits: LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRIBUTION, not nationwide, no public direct application or available unallocated tablets established.
Next step: Ask the enrolled San Juan City public school or city schools division how learners are selected and whether distribution has reached their class.

Official source 1 Official source 2

Additional route only; the established main lead remains preserved. Current individual allocation is not independently guaranteed.

IndiaChecked 15 Oct 2026 - additional device route
NEW ROUTE
Haryana e-Adhigam - government-owned school tablets; planned further distribution
See this verified alternative
Additional route
Previously listed

No prior secondary device route documented

Newly checked 15 Oct

Haryana e-Adhigam - government-owned school tablets; planned further distribution

Device: India government scheme portal describes school-issued free-to-use Android tablets in Haryana government schools (state property). September 7 2026 Haryana CM statement described 500,000 tablets for Classes 10-12 and associated data SIM procurement.
Who may qualify: Haryana government-school students in specified rollout cohorts; confirm current school entitlement and phase.
Limits: TABLETS ARE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND MUST BE RETURNED; September 2026 500,000 number is a planned/announced allocation, NOT independently confirmed fully delivered. No public direct application.
Next step: Ask the enrolled government-school administration about current e-Adhigam distribution, eligibility and any device return requirements.

Official source 1 Official source 2

Additional route only; the established main lead remains preserved. Current individual allocation is not independently guaranteed.

BarbadosChecked 14 Oct 2026 - official library services
NEW
Free on-site public computers and internet at three Barbados libraries
See what changed
Program
Before - earlier edition

Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology

Now - 14 Oct review

Barbados National Library Service - Valley, Gall Hill and Holetown branches

Availability
Before - earlier edition

Not established by regulatory listing

Now - 14 Oct review

Official service description; individual computer availability, visitor requirements and current hours not independently verified

Who may use
Before - earlier edition

Regulator / referral only

Now - 14 Oct review

On-site public library computers and internet; no device issued

Cost: Free on-site access as advertised; other services may incur charges
Limitation: No free take-home device, SIM card or home internet service established; no guarantee a computer will be available
Next step: Call a nearby library before traveling: Valley +1 246 535-2941; Gall Hill +1 246 433-5122; Holetown +1 246 535-2958. Ask about opening hours, public computer availability and visitor/ID rules.

Visit official library sourceGall Hill sourceHoletown source

Research only. Actual computer availability, eligibility and current visitor rules have not been verified in person.

MexicoChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
PROMTEL · Conectividad para el Bienestar free SIM and mobile-data support
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

PROMTEL · Conectividad para el Bienestar

Now · 13 Oct review

PROMTEL · Conectividad para el Bienestar free SIM and mobile-data support

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Mexico PROMTEL official program, Jun 2026

Now · 13 Oct review

Free SIM and monthly service (5 GB internet, 1,500 calls, 500 SMS and hotspot) for eligible groups; up to 12 months under rules. Restrictions: Location/program criteria apply and delivery calendars vary; no smartphone is included.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Federal social programs / high-priority areas

Now · 13 Oct review

People in specified federal social programs or qualifying priority/local marginalization areas; rules can include people 14+

Cost: SIM and service described as free for eligible beneficiaries; handset not included
Limitation: No smartphone; geography/beneficiary eligibility applies
Next step: Check the official PROMTEL/Conectividad para el Bienestar eligibility and local distribution schedule, including whether your locality or federal social program qualifies. Bring required identification to the authorized distribution point.

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Reviewed sources: 2. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

United StatesChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
USAC Lifeline · Internet/bundled discount up to $9.25 monthly (eligible Tribal lands up to $34.25)
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

USAC Lifeline · Monthly phone/internet service discount

Now · 13 Oct review

USAC Lifeline · Internet/bundled discount up to $9.25 monthly (eligible Tribal lands up to $34.25)

Availability
Before · earlier edition

USAC confirms monthly service discounts up to $9.25 (or $34.25 on eligible Tribal lands), not a guaranteed free handset.

Now · 13 Oct review

Lifeline is an ongoing service discount, NOT a free handset. Voice-only support is $5.25 monthly; qualifying broadband/bundles up to $9.25; eligible Tribal benefit up to $34.25. Provider participation and plan details vary.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Individual application · means-tested

Now · 13 Oct review

Individual / means-tested: income at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines or participation in a qualifying program; generally one benefit per household.

Cost: Service fee after discount depends on the provider; handset not guaranteed
Limitation: No federal free-handset promise; check total bill with provider
Next step: Check eligibility with the Lifeline National Verifier; if approved, select a participating provider and ask for the exact discounted broadband or voice plan. Check any handset charges separately.

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Reviewed sources: 3. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

BrazilChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
Computadores para Inclusão · Refurbished PCs requested by eligible organizations
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

Computadores para Inclusão · Request refurbished PCs

Now · 13 Oct review

Computadores para Inclusão · Refurbished PCs requested by eligible organizations

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Institutional application for telecentres, NGOs and digital inclusion points; not generally individual phone ownership.

Now · 13 Oct review

Federal request is for approved digital-inclusion institutions such as telecentres, schools, nonprofits and community access points with a valid CNPJ. It is not a personal free-computer application. Fulfillment depends on regional refurbishment stock and logistics.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Institutions / telecentres

Now · 13 Oct review

Institutional request (registered CNPJ / gov.br account); individuals use recipient community centers

Cost: No application fee; organizational operations and delivery logistics still matter
Limitation: Not a direct device grant to an individual
Next step: If you represent an eligible registered school, nonprofit or inclusion point, use gov.br to request refurbished PCs and prepare its valid CNPJ. Individuals should ask an existing recipient telecentre about public access.

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Reviewed sources: 1. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

CanadaChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
Computers for Schools Plus · Request refurbished digital devices via a local affiliate
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

Computers for Schools Plus · Receive

Now · 13 Oct review

Computers for Schools Plus · Request refurbished digital devices via a local affiliate

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Canadian government describes devices for low-income Canadians, schools, nonprofits, Indigenous communities; contact local affiliate; stock and timing are not guaranteed.

Now · 13 Oct review

The Government of Canada lists low-income individuals, schools, nonprofits and Indigenous communities as potential recipients. Local CFS+ affiliates assess eligibility and arrange pickup or delivery if stock is available.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Individuals and partners

Now · 13 Oct review

Eligible low-income individuals, schools, nonprofits and Indigenous communities; local affiliate assessment

Cost: Ask the local affiliate for any recipient cost; national page does not promise one uniform price
Limitation: Not automatically granted by national program listing
Next step: Contact your provincial/territorial Computers for Schools Plus affiliate and explain your need. Ask about income criteria, stock, any recipient fee and pickup or delivery options.

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Reviewed sources: 1. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

United KingdomChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
Good Things Foundation · Free donated devices via local digital-inclusion hubs
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

Good Things Foundation · National Device Bank

Now · 13 Oct review

Good Things Foundation · Free donated devices via local digital-inclusion hubs

Availability
Before · earlier edition

No direct individual device application; charities and hubs distribute donated equipment, supply not guaranteed.

Now · 13 Oct review

National Device Bank works through community hubs, which can apply for devices quarterly. No direct individual application and no guarantee a local hub has devices. Separate National Databank route supplies free mobile data to eligible people through partners.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Partner / digital inclusion hubs

Now · 13 Oct review

Individuals through a participating community hub only; local availability and screening vary

Cost: Devices donated free when allocated; not guaranteed
Limitation: No direct individual Device Bank application; quarterly hub allocation
Next step: Use Good Things Foundation’s local support finder to contact a National Digital Inclusion Network hub; ask about donated devices and the separate National Databank free-data service.

Visit source ↗Verify independently ↗

Reviewed sources: 2. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

FranceChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
Emmaüs Connect · Solidarity-priced digital devices and mobile/data credit
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

Emmaüs Connect · Low-cost phones and digital help

Now · 13 Oct review

Emmaüs Connect · Solidarity-priced digital devices and mobile/data credit

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Low-priced stock subject to donations; not a guaranteed free phone.

Now · 13 Oct review

Refurbished computer and low-cost mobile/internet credit via Emmaüs Connect; free digital coaching. Restrictions: Requires a bon d’orientation; equipment depends on local stock and social pricing; not a free-device guarantee.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Individuals via centers

Now · 13 Oct review

People facing financial/digital exclusion, referred through an authorized social-support worker with bon d’orientation

Cost: Discounted paid devices and data; coaching free; local amounts must be quoted
Limitation: Not generally free hardware or a walk-in without referral
Next step: Ask the social worker or social-support organization assisting you for a signed bon d’orientation, then contact the nearest Emmaüs Connect solidarity digital center to check current equipment stock and pricing.

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Reviewed sources: 2. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

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AustraliaChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
The Smith Family · Digital Access for supported schoolchildren and families
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

The Smith Family · Digital Access

Now · 13 Oct review

The Smith Family · Digital Access for supported schoolchildren and families

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Available to students and families through supported programs; not a public smartphone giveaway.

Now · 13 Oct review

Refurbished laptop, lower-cost internet, technical support and digital-skills help through The Smith Family Digital Access. Restrictions: Not a universal open device application; contact school or Smith Family team for eligibility.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Partner / supported families

Now · 13 Oct review

Low-income families and students served through The Smith Family Learning for Life or partner school channels

Cost: Device and internet costs depend on the family program terms; local application not independently tested
Limitation: No general public device application; refer through school/support worker
Next step: If your family is already supported through The Smith Family Learning for Life or a partner school, ask its coordinator about a refurbished laptop, lower-cost home data and technology support.

Visit source ↗Verify independently ↗

Reviewed sources: 3. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

ColombiaChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
Tecnologías para Aprender · 2026 grade-11 laptop/tablet call (closed)
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

Tecnologías para Aprender · Student device call

Now · 13 Oct review

Tecnologías para Aprender · 2026 grade-11 laptop/tablet call (closed)

Availability
Before · earlier edition

June 2026 student application closed July 5; 2026 deliveries scheduled from Aug 5; not open for new applications.

Now · 13 Oct review

Official 2026 round offered 900 laptops and 900 tablets to qualifying under-18 grade-11 students at participating public schools in Educación Superior en tu Colegio; applications ran June 18–July 5, 2026, with deliveries from August 5. This intake is CLOSED.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

School-assigned

Now · 13 Oct review

Under-18 grade-11 student at participating public institution, selected by published criteria in the closed 2026 round

Cost: No sale advertised in government allocation
Limitation: NOT OPEN for new applicants as of October 13, 2026
Next step: Ask your participating public school or the Tecnologías para Aprender program about the next confirmed call; do not submit to the expired July 2026 form.

Visit source ↗Verify independently ↗

Reviewed sources: 1. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

GhanaChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
M-KOPA Ghana · Smartphone financing with registered-SIM restrictions
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

M-KOPA · Smartphone pay-as-you-go

Now · 13 Oct review

M-KOPA Ghana · Smartphone financing with registered-SIM restrictions

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Financing, not free; confirm service and payment terms locally.

Now · 13 Oct review

Smartphone on deposit plus daily/weekly installments from M-KOPA; NOT free. Restrictions: Compare total cost to cash alternative; registered-SIM-only operation and lock on SIM changes; no cash to agents.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Purchase / financing

Now · 13 Oct review

Eligible M-KOPA smartphone financing customer in Ghana

Cost: Deposit plus installments; total price requires current quote
Limitation: No cash to agents; SIM change can lock the phone; not a device grant
Next step: Ask an official M-KOPA Ghana outlet for the complete device repayment cost, deposit, registered-SIM restrictions, payment frequency and approved Mobile Money channels before signing.

Visit source ↗Verify independently ↗

Reviewed sources: 1. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

IndiaChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
Uttar Pradesh DigiShakti · Tablet allocation through participating institutions
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

Uttar Pradesh DigiShakti · Student tablets

Now · 13 Oct review

Uttar Pradesh DigiShakti · Tablet allocation through participating institutions

Availability
Before · earlier edition

UP July 2025 cabinet decision changed new distribution from tablets AND smartphones to tablets ONLY; not a countrywide personal application.

Now · 13 Oct review

Tablets through Uttar Pradesh DigiShakti for eligible students at participating institutions; not nationwide. Restrictions: Institutional data upload/selection; not an open national individual application. Latest intake and tablet-only distribution should be verified with school.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Eligible Uttar Pradesh university, diploma and training students

Now · 13 Oct review

Eligible students at participating Uttar Pradesh institutes; not an all-India benefit

Cost: Free institutional allocations when awarded; not universally available
Limitation: Not a direct nationwide individual application; ask institute for current eligibility
Next step: Ask your UP college, vocational or training institute whether your student record has been submitted for DigiShakti and whether the current device allocation is active. Do not use a generic nationwide free-phone application site.

Visit source ↗Verify independently ↗

Reviewed sources: 3. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

KenyaChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
Safaricom · Lipa Mdogo Mdogo installment smartphone purchase
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

Safaricom · Lipa Mdogo Mdogo

Now · 13 Oct review

Safaricom · Lipa Mdogo Mdogo installment smartphone purchase

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Pay-as-you-go financing; confirm current stock, total cost and lock conditions.

Now · 13 Oct review

Financing not free. Provider terms require a favorable Safaricom device credit score, at least 12 months on its network, age 18–74 and a down payment. Published 2023 models/prices are historical; check 2026 inventory and total cost locally.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Purchase / financing

Now · 13 Oct review

Safaricom subscriber ≥1 year, age 18 to under 75, approved by its device financing credit assessment

Cost: Deposit plus financed balance; verify total 2026 cost
Limitation: Terms published but current inventory and pricing not independently verified
Next step: Ask Safaricom to check Lipa Mdogo Mdogo eligibility (official Safaricom channel or shop); compare deposit, the complete repayment price and any consequences of missing an installment.

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Reviewed sources: 2. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

NigeriaChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
M-KOPA Nigeria · Smartphone installment purchase (not free)
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

M-KOPA · Smartphone pay-as-you-go

Now · 13 Oct review

M-KOPA Nigeria · Smartphone installment purchase (not free)

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Deposit plus daily/weekly/monthly payments; SIM security can lock the device with another SIM; not free.

Now · 13 Oct review

Smartphone financing after a deposit, paid by installments; NOT a free device. Restrictions: Registered SIM lock and authorized payments only; missed payments may affect access; total cost must be compared.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Purchase / financing

Now · 13 Oct review

Qualifying M-KOPA financing customer and supported locations

Cost: Deposit plus installments; compare all-in financed amount versus outright purchase
Limitation: Phone locks on unregistered SIM; late payments could restrict access; not free
Next step: At an official M-KOPA Nigeria store, request upfront deposit, total repayments and terms; pay only through approved payment links or channels, never cash to an agent.

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Reviewed sources: 1. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

PakistanChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
Higher Education Commission · Prime Minister National Laptop Scheme (verify current phase)
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

HEC · Prime Minister National Laptop Scheme

Now · 13 Oct review

Higher Education Commission · Prime Minister National Laptop Scheme (verify current phase)

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Public higher-education student eligibility; registration window must be confirmed before applying.

Now · 13 Oct review

Potential laptops for selected students in public-sector universities via the Prime Minister’s National Laptop Scheme. Restrictions: Competitive allocation; prior phase pages and portal guidance do not establish that new registration is open today.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Higher education / eligible students

Now · 13 Oct review

Eligible students in the public higher-education institutions participating in a specific announced phase

Cost: Allocation benefit if selected; no open intake verified
Limitation: Historical guidance is not evidence applications are open now
Next step: Ask your public university’s focal person whether a new PM National Laptop Scheme phase is open. Review the official HEC application portal instructions before submitting; do not assume a past application phase is currently accepting students.

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Reviewed sources: 3. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

PhilippinesChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
DICT · Free public computer and internet access at participating Digital Transformation Centers
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

DICT · Free public Digital Transformation Center computer access

Now · 13 Oct review

DICT · Free public computer and internet access at participating Digital Transformation Centers

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Government news describes free access to computers and internet at centers, especially in the Cordillera region; not device ownership. Check individual center operation.

Now · 13 Oct review

DICT confirms free computer/laptop and high-speed internet use at some Digital Transformation Centers (formerly Tech4Ed), particularly documented in the Cordillera Administrative Region. The equipment stays at the center and opening hours vary.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Shared public access

Now · 13 Oct review

Public on-site users of a participating community center; locations and hours vary

Cost: No user charge at described sites; travel/time costs vary
Limitation: Not portable ownership; geographic coverage varies
Next step: Locate a participating DICT Digital Transformation Center near you and confirm its opening hours, on-site computers, free Wi-Fi availability and whether you need registration.

Visit source ↗Verify independently ↗

Reviewed sources: 1. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

South AfricaChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
M-KOPA · Pay-as-you-go smartphones (financing, not a grant)
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

M-KOPA · Smartphone pay-as-you-go

Now · 13 Oct review

M-KOPA · Pay-as-you-go smartphones (financing, not a grant)

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Financing, not free; verify device models and coverage.

Now · 13 Oct review

M-KOPA South Africa sells phones via deposit and installments; no collateral or formal proof of income claimed by provider. Contractual late payments can deactivate the handset; the device must use its registered SIM card. Confirm today’s price and full repayment before buying.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Purchase / financing

Now · 13 Oct review

Eligible adult financing customer; provider performs its own acceptance and registration

Cost: Deposit plus multiple payments; request full all-in amount
Limitation: Possible deactivation for arrears or SIM change; check contract before signing
Next step: Visit an official M-KOPA store or agent; ask for the upfront amount, complete repayment schedule, SIM requirements, payment channels, fees and what happens if payments are late.

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Reviewed sources: 3. A source review does not confirm live enrollment, local stock or individual eligibility.

UruguayChecked 13 Oct 2026 · documented research update
NEW
BPS / Antel Ibirapitá · Free phone for qualifying older adults; mobile-plan-only tier
See what changed
Program
Before · earlier edition

BPS / Antel · Ibirapitá free mobile phone for older residents

Now · 13 Oct review

BPS / Antel Ibirapitá · Free phone for qualifying older adults; mobile-plan-only tier

Availability
Before · earlier edition

Open eligibility details

Now · 13 Oct review

Official 2026 BPS eligibility: qualifying pension/benefit recipients older than 65, not working, resident in Uruguay, earning at most UYU 34,320/month can receive a free mobile device plus Plan Móvil Ibirapitá. A separate plan-only tier extends up to UYU 54,912/month, subject to the published conditions.

Who may qualify
Before · earlier edition

Qualifying pension / senior benefit recipients over 65, income-tested

Now · 13 Oct review

65+ eligible pension or older-person benefit recipient, not working, resident in Uruguay; different income caps for device+plan vs plan-only

Cost: No device charge for the qualifying lower-income tier
Limitation: Not available to general population; higher-income tier may receive plan only
Next step: Check the official BPS Ibirapitá entitlement portal or call 0800 1764; if eligible, book an Antel branch appointment to claim the correct device-and-plan or plan-only benefit.

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RESEARCH CHECKED · 13 OCT 2026

Australia

The Smith Family · Digital Access for supported schoolchildren and families

If your family is already supported through The Smith Family Learning for Life or a partner school, ask its coordinator about a refurbished laptop, lower-cost home data and technology support.

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Country details
Key limitation
No general public device application; refer through school/support worker
Eligibility friction
Must fit existing family/school charity program eligibility
Cost
Device and internet costs depend on the family program terms; local application not independently tested
Value / benefit
Refurbished laptop, lower-cost internet, technical support and digital-skills help through The Smith Family Digital Access.
Most practical documented route
Refurbished laptop, lower-cost internet, technical support and digital-skills help through The Smith Family Digital Access.
What is offered
Refurbished laptop, lower-cost internet, technical support and digital skills
Who this may suit
Low-income families and students served through The Smith Family Learning for Life or partner school channels
Current status
Charity support route; not an open national laptop giveaway
What to check
Refurbished laptop, lower-cost internet, technical support and digital-skills help through The Smith Family Digital Access. Restrictions: Not a universal open device application; contact school or Smith Family team for eligibility.
More to know
Not a universal open device application; contact school or Smith Family team for eligibility.
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RESEARCH CHECKED · 13 OCT 2026

Austria

PCs für alle · Free refurbished computers

Open “I need a device” on the PCs für alle website and ask how to request a free refurbished PC or laptop; local eligibility and stock are not guaranteed.

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Country details
What is offered
Computers / laptops / tablets
Who this may suit
Individuals and charities
Current status
Provider program described
What to check
Official charity describes free refurbished computers for financially disadvantaged individuals, schools and nonprofits; personal stock and eligibility require confirmation.
More to know
Supports financially disadvantaged individuals, schools, NGOs; stock and geographic coverage may vary.
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Check eligibility and availability with the provider before applying.

RESEARCH CHECKED · 13 OCT 2026

Brazil

Computadores para Inclusão · Refurbished PCs requested by eligible organizations

If you represent an eligible registered school, nonprofit or inclusion point, use gov.br to request refurbished PCs and prepare its valid CNPJ. Individuals should ask an existing recipient telecentre about public access.

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Country details
Key limitation
Not a direct device grant to an individual
Eligibility friction
Valid CNPJ, authorized gov.br applicant, legal obligations and stock wait
Cost
No application fee; organizational operations and delivery logistics still matter
Value / benefit
Potential no-cost refurbished computers for eligible institutions
Most practical documented route
Institutional hardware for a digital-inclusion point
What is offered
Refurbished computers for institutional/public inclusion points, not individual gifts
Who this may suit
Institutional request (registered CNPJ / gov.br account); individuals use recipient community centers
Current status
Government request service described; delivery times not guaranteed
What to check
Federal request is for approved digital-inclusion institutions such as telecentres, schools, nonprofits and community access points with a valid CNPJ. It is not a personal free-computer application. Fulfillment depends on regional refurbishment stock and logistics.
More to know
Recipient institutions must preserve and use donated equipment within the agreed project space for at least 12 months. Individuals should not mistake the institutional form for a personal giveaway.
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Check eligibility and availability with the provider before applying.

RESEARCH CHECKED · 13 OCT 2026

Canada

Computers for Schools Plus · Request refurbished digital devices via a local affiliate

Contact your provincial/territorial Computers for Schools Plus affiliate and explain your need. Ask about income criteria, stock, any recipient fee and pickup or delivery options.

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Country details
Key limitation
Not automatically granted by national program listing
Eligibility friction
Local eligibility check, affiliate inventory and delivery scheduling
Cost
Ask the local affiliate for any recipient cost; national page does not promise one uniform price
Value / benefit
Refurbished digital device depending on affiliate availability
Most practical documented route
Local-affiliate refurbished device request, including individuals
What is offered
Refurbished digital devices
Who this may suit
Eligible low-income individuals, schools, nonprofits and Indigenous communities; local affiliate assessment
Current status
Official request route listed; stock and eligibility vary locally
What to check
The Government of Canada lists low-income individuals, schools, nonprofits and Indigenous communities as potential recipients. Local CFS+ affiliates assess eligibility and arrange pickup or delivery if stock is available.
More to know
This is not restricted to schools. Local affiliates assess the request and make distribution arrangements when eligible equipment is available.
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REGIONAL GUIDE / 54 COUNTRIES

Africa

27 researched program/provider links · 27 official research referrals. A researched link may be historical, restricted or not accepting applications.

← ALL REGIONS

Algeria

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministère de la Poste et des Télécommunications

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Angola

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Telecommunication Information Technologies and Social Communication

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Benin

RESEARCHED LEAD

MTN Bénin · Kpédé Kpédé phone financing

Provider signup and stock must be confirmedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Botswana

RESEARCHED LEAD

FNB Botswana · Smartphone & tablet offer

Commercial approval / current terms to confirmVIEW SOURCE ↗

Burkina Faso

RESEARCHED LEAD

Université Virtuelle · Un étudiant, un ordinateur

Historical / further intake uncertainVIEW SOURCE ↗

Burundi

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministère des Finances, du Budget et de l'Economie Numérique

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Cabo Verde

REFERRAL ONLY

Agência Reguladora Multissectorial da Economia (ARME)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Cameroon

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministère des Postes et Télécommunications

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Central African Republic

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministère de l’Economie Numérique des Postes et Télécommunications

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Chad

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministère des Télécommunications et de l'Economie Numérique

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Comoros

REFERRAL ONLY

Autorité Nationale de Régulation des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication (ANRTIC)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Congo

REFERRAL ONLY

Agence de Régulation des Postes et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Côte d’Ivoire

RESEARCHED LEAD

ANSUT · National affordable smartphone initiative

Announced / rollout not verifiedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Democratic Republic of the Congo

RESEARCHED LEAD

Airtel Africa · Subsidized 4G handsets in DRC

Operator reported $20 smart feature-phone pilot; stock and district to confirmVIEW SOURCE ↗

Djibouti

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministère de la Communication, chargé des Postes et des Télécommunications

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Egypt

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Education · Secondary school tablets

Government program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Equatorial Guinea

REFERRAL ONLY

Órgano Regulador de las Telecomunicaciones (ORTEL)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Eritrea

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Eswatini

REFERRAL ONLY

Eswatini Communications Commission

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Ethiopia

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ethio telecom · telebirr device financing

Provider terms published · individual approval requiredVIEW SOURCE ↗

Gabon

REFERRAL ONLY

Autorité de Régulation des Communications électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Gambia

RESEARCHED LEAD

TechForAll Foundation · Technology Access

Partner-based support; intake uncertainVIEW SOURCE ↗

Ghana

RESEARCHED LEAD

M-KOPA Ghana · Smartphone financing with registered-SIM restrictions

Provider offering described; price and individual eligibility not independently confirmedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Guinea

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Guinea-Bissau

REFERRAL ONLY

Autoridade Reguladora Nacional das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (ARN)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Kenya

RESEARCHED LEAD

Safaricom · Lipa Mdogo Mdogo installment smartphone purchase

Provider financing terms published; current models and charges require new quoteVIEW SOURCE ↗

Lesotho

REFERRAL ONLY

Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Liberia

RESEARCHED LEAD

SMRT community · School laptop donations

2026 delivered / partner routeVIEW SOURCE ↗

Libya

REFERRAL ONLY

General Authority of Communication and Informatics

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Madagascar

RESEARCHED LEAD

Airtel Africa · Subsidized 4G handsets in Madagascar

Market confirmed · local supply and terms unverifiedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Malawi

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Education · BEFIT school tablets

School participation and rollout phase varyVIEW SOURCE ↗

Mali

REFERRAL ONLY

Autorité Malienne de Régulation des Télécommunications, des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication et des Postes (AMRTP)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Mauritania

REFERRAL ONLY

Autorité de Régulation

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Mauritius

RESEARCHED LEAD

Mauritius Revenue Authority · Free monthly mobile data for youth

Online application described for 2026/27VIEW SOURCE ↗

Morocco

RESEARCHED LEAD

Fondation Mohammed VI · Nafida 2

Government program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Mozambique

RESEARCHED LEAD

ExxonMobil + Ministry of Education · Pemba computer labs

Historical / school accessVIEW SOURCE ↗

Namibia

RESEARCHED LEAD

iCell Namibia · Smartphone lay-by / finance

Store availability and credit approval varyVIEW SOURCE ↗

Niger

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministère de la Communication et des Nouvelles Technologies de l'Information

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Nigeria

RESEARCHED LEAD

M-KOPA Nigeria · Smartphone installment purchase (not free)

Official country offering described; current prices and financing approval not checkedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Rwanda

RESEARCHED LEAD

Connect Rwanda 2.0 · Ikosora+ smartphone

Older official program / recheckVIEW SOURCE ↗

Senegal

RESEARCHED LEAD

FDSUT · Planned low-cost smartphone distribution

Plan in third-party policy report; rollout unverifiedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Seychelles

RESEARCHED LEAD

Department of ICT · Student Laptop Scheme

Government subsidized device schemeVIEW SOURCE ↗

Sierra Leone

REFERRAL ONLY

National Communications Authority

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Somalia

REFERRAL ONLY

National Communications Authority of Somalia

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

South Africa

RESEARCHED LEAD

M-KOPA · Pay-as-you-go smartphones (financing, not a grant)

Provider country offering described; current individual approval not guaranteedVIEW SOURCE ↗

South Sudan

REFERRAL ONLY

National Communications Authority (NCA)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Sudan

REFERRAL ONLY

Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

São Tomé and Príncipe

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministère des Travaux Publics, des Infrastructures, des Ressources Naturelles et de l'Environnement

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Tanzania

RESEARCHED LEAD

Airtel Africa · 4G smartphone financing/subsidies

2026 corporate report confirms market; local availability variesVIEW SOURCE ↗

Togo

RESEARCHED LEAD

Yas · Agbanan Phone daily installments

Operator program described / current terms unknownVIEW SOURCE ↗

Tunisia

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministère des Technologies de la Communication

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Uganda

RESEARCHED LEAD

M-KOPA · Smartphone pay-as-you-go

Provider program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Zambia

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Community Development · SCT older-person phones

Rollout reported · district-level eligibility neededVIEW SOURCE ↗

Zimbabwe

RESEARCHED LEAD

Presidential Computerisation Programme · School laptops

School rollout / individual intake unknownVIEW SOURCE ↗
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REGIONAL GUIDE / 48 COUNTRIES

Asia

26 researched program/provider links · 22 official research referrals. A researched link may be historical, restricted or not accepting applications.

← ALL REGIONS

Afghanistan

REFERRAL ONLY

Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Armenia

RESEARCHED LEAD

MEM NGO · Computers for Children in the Regions

Program evidenced; individual intake unknownVIEW SOURCE ↗

Azerbaijan

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Digital Development and Transport

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Bahrain

RESEARCHED LEAD

RCSI + Rashid AlZayani Foundation · donated laptops

Historical / completedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Bangladesh

RESEARCHED LEAD

Grameenphone / PalmPay · Cardless smartphone installments

Current offer page; provider approval requiredVIEW SOURCE ↗

Bhutan

RESEARCHED LEAD

UNICEF / Ministry of Education · Digitalisation pilot schools

In-school pilot; not a personal-device applicationVIEW SOURCE ↗

Brunei

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Education · 2026 school ICT laptop labs

School-based accessVIEW SOURCE ↗

Cambodia

RESEARCHED LEAD

MPTC · Community Tech Centers

Government access centerVIEW SOURCE ↗

China

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Commerce · 2026 phone/tablet purchase subsidy

2026 policy announced / local application processVIEW SOURCE ↗

Cyprus

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Education · Tablet/laptop purchase grant

2025/26 round — recheck renewalVIEW SOURCE ↗

Georgia

REFERRAL ONLY

Georgian National Communications Commission

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

India

RESEARCHED LEAD

Uttar Pradesh DigiShakti · Tablet allocation through participating institutions

Regional institution-led tablet allocation; current institution allocation not verifiedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Indonesia

RESEARCHED LEAD

Kemendikdasmen · School digital-learning equipment

Government school equipment programVIEW SOURCE ↗

Iran

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MICT)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Iraq

REFERRAL ONLY

Communications and Media Commission (CMC)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Israel

RESEARCHED LEAD

Mitchashvim · Subsidized refurbished computers

Program site with request routeVIEW SOURCE ↗

Japan

RESEARCHED LEAD

Digital Kodomo BASE · Kodomo PC Bank

2026 delivered / future intake uncertainVIEW SOURCE ↗

Jordan

REFERRAL ONLY

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Kazakhstan

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Kuwait

REFERRAL ONLY

Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Kyrgyzstan

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Digital Development

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Laos

REFERRAL ONLY

Lao Telecom Company (LTC) [ITU entity; ministry/regulator follow-up]

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Lebanon

RESEARCHED LEAD

CG Fund · Beirut school computer labs

Historical / completedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Malaysia

REFERRAL ONLY

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Maldives

REFERRAL ONLY

Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Mongolia

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Education · One Student, One Computer

Program approved; staged procurement/rolloutVIEW SOURCE ↗

Myanmar

REFERRAL ONLY

Posts and Telecommunications Department (PTD)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Nepal

RESEARCHED LEAD

Reboot Nepal · Free laptops for partner schools

Active nonprofit program / partner schoolsVIEW SOURCE ↗

North Korea

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Information and Communications Technology Industry

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Oman

RESEARCHED LEAD

National PC Initiative · Social insurance family computers

Historical / no current application verifiedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Pakistan

RESEARCHED LEAD

Higher Education Commission · Prime Minister National Laptop Scheme (verify current phase)

HEC application instructions exist; a live new October 2026 intake NOT establishedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Palestine

REFERRAL ONLY

Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Philippines

RESEARCHED LEAD

DICT · Free public computer and internet access at participating Digital Transformation Centers

Government describes free center access; individual center operations not checkedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Qatar

RESEARCHED LEAD

Qatar Charity · School student laptops sponsorship

Fundraising program / application unconfirmedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Saudi Arabia

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ehsan + Atā Charity · Educational devices for families

Historical / completedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Singapore

RESEARCHED LEAD

IMDA · Mobile Access for Seniors (smartphones)

2026 official current device schemeVIEW SOURCE ↗

South Korea

RESEARCHED LEAD

NIA · Assistive ICT Devices for Persons with Disabilities

2026 specialist assistive programVIEW SOURCE ↗

Sri Lanka

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Higher Education · Laptop Loan Scheme

Historical 2017 terms; current enrollment unconfirmedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Syria

REFERRAL ONLY

Syrian Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Tajikistan

REFERRAL ONLY

Tajiktelecom (JSC) [ITU entity; telecom ministry/regulator follow-up]

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Thailand

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Education · Anywhere Anytime digital devices

Government school-equipment planVIEW SOURCE ↗

Timor-Leste

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Turkmenistan

REFERRAL ONLY

Turkmenaragatnashyk Agency

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Türkiye

REFERRAL ONLY

Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

United Arab Emirates

RESEARCHED LEAD

The Digital School · Donate Your Device

2026 delivered / partner intake unknownVIEW SOURCE ↗

Uzbekistan

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Digital Technologies

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Vietnam

RESEARCHED LEAD

Public Telecom Program 2030 · 400,000 smartphones

Government program approved / rollout TBDVIEW SOURCE ↗

Yemen

REFERRAL ONLY

TeleYemen [ITU entity; ministry/regulator follow-up]

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗
SEE FULL SEARCHABLE DIRECTORY ↓
REGIONAL GUIDE / 44 COUNTRIES

Europe

30 researched program/provider links · 14 official research referrals. A researched link may be historical, restricted or not accepting applications.

← ALL REGIONS

Albania

REFERRAL ONLY

Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Andorra

REFERRAL ONLY

Secretary of Digital Transformation and Telecommunications

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Austria

RESEARCHED LEAD

PCs für alle · Free refurbished computers

Provider program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Belarus

REFERRAL ONLY

BELTELECOM (RUE) [ITU listing; national regulator remains to be identified]

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Belgium

RESEARCHED LEAD

Digital for Youth · Apply for laptops

Provider program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Bosnia and Herzegovina

RESEARCHED LEAD

Caritas / ZEOS · Refurbished school computers

Completed distribution; future rounds uncertainVIEW SOURCE ↗

Bulgaria

RESEARCHED LEAD

Alan Turing Foundation · Refurbished computers

NGO / institutional request route; stock limitedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Croatia

RESEARCHED LEAD

Government · Gifted children education equipment grant

Government grant / intake to confirmVIEW SOURCE ↗

Czechia

RESEARCHED LEAD

Počítače dětem · Computers for Children

Active charity application routeVIEW SOURCE ↗

Denmark

RESEARCHED LEAD

Børnenes IT-Fond · Laptop applications

Application instructions publishedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Estonia

REFERRAL ONLY

Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Finland

RESEARCHED LEAD

City of Helsinki · Disability communication-device support

Eligibility and application via local disability unitVIEW SOURCE ↗

France

RESEARCHED LEAD

Emmaüs Connect · Solidarity-priced digital devices and mobile/data credit

Charity offers described; local stock and prices need confirmationVIEW SOURCE ↗

Germany

RESEARCHED LEAD

HEY, ALTER! · Refurbished laptops for students

Provider program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Greece

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ψηφιακή Μέριμνα II · Digital device vouchers

Historical scheme — current intake unverifiedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Holy See

REFERRAL ONLY

Governatorato Secrétariat général

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Hungary

RESEARCHED LEAD

Klebelsberg · KRÉTA school notebook redistribution

2026 registration describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Iceland

REFERRAL ONLY

Electronic Communications Office of Iceland (ECOI)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Ireland

RESEARCHED LEAD

Trinity Access · Give Tech to Schools

University charity / partner-onlyVIEW SOURCE ↗

Italy

RESEARCHED LEAD

Banca Malatestiana · 2026 Digital Bonus

Member eligibility and 2026 term conditionsVIEW SOURCE ↗

Latvia

RESEARCHED LEAD

IZM · Digital-divide school computer access

Government school-access programVIEW SOURCE ↗

Liechtenstein

REFERRAL ONLY

Office for Communications

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Lithuania

REFERRAL ONLY

Communications Regulatory Authority (RRT)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Luxembourg

RESEARCHED LEAD

Digital Inclusion ASBL · Free second-hand computers

Direct application pageVIEW SOURCE ↗

Malta

RESEARCHED LEAD

Active Ageing · Telecare on the Move

Clinical application; device fee varies by eligibilityVIEW SOURCE ↗

Moldova

RESEARCHED LEAD

UNICEF / Ministry · EduTech Labs

UNICEF supported learning spacesVIEW SOURCE ↗

Monaco

REFERRAL ONLY

Département des Relations Extérieures et de la Coopération

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Montenegro

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Education · Digital equipment for schools

School equipment fundingVIEW SOURCE ↗

Netherlands

RESEARCHED LEAD

Allemaal Digitaal · Device applications for nonprofits

Provider program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

North Macedonia

RESEARCHED LEAD

UN / UNHCR · Refurbished computers for refugees and vulnerable groups

Historical partner initiative · intake unverifiedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Norway

REFERRAL ONLY

Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Poland

RESEARCHED LEAD

Cyfrowy Uczeń / KPO · School equipment

Government program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Portugal

RESEARCHED LEAD

School connectivity · Ministry of Education

Government program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Romania

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministerul Educației · Euro 200

2026 intake closed / annual schemeVIEW SOURCE ↗

Russia

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media [ITU entry not publicly resolved]

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

San Marino

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Industry, Handicraft and Trade, Technology Research, Telecommunications and Sports

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Serbia

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Information and Telecommunications

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Slovakia

RESEARCHED LEAD

Digitálny žiak · Student device contribution

ClosedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Slovenia

RESEARCHED LEAD

MIRO · Free laptop loan for low-income families

Historical / current intake unknownVIEW SOURCE ↗

Spain

RESEARCHED LEAD

Orange · Gigas Solidarios

Provider program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Sweden

REFERRAL ONLY

Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Switzerland

RESEARCHED LEAD

Wir lernen weiter · Laptops for people in poverty

Provider program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Ukraine

RESEARCHED LEAD

UNICEF + Education Ministry · School device support

Historic distribution / current supplies unverifiedVIEW SOURCE ↗

United Kingdom

RESEARCHED LEAD

Good Things Foundation · Free donated devices via local digital-inclusion hubs

Partner distribution route; individual stock not confirmedVIEW SOURCE ↗
SEE FULL SEARCHABLE DIRECTORY ↓
REGIONAL GUIDE / 23 COUNTRIES

North America

13 researched program/provider links · 10 official research referrals. A researched link may be historical, restricted or not accepting applications.

← ALL REGIONS

Antigua and Barbuda

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), Utilities and Energy

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Bahamas

RESEARCHED LEAD

Government · One laptop/tablet per child and teacher announced

Government commitment; school rollout to confirmVIEW SOURCE ↗

Barbados

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Belize

RESEARCHED LEAD

Education Upliftment Project · Student electronic devices

School allocation / distribution may be pendingVIEW SOURCE ↗

Canada

RESEARCHED LEAD

Computers for Schools Plus · Request refurbished digital devices via a local affiliate

Official request route listed; stock and eligibility vary locallyVIEW SOURCE ↗

Costa Rica

RESEARCHED LEAD

Hogares Conectados · Subsidized internet

Closed / no new applicantsVIEW SOURCE ↗

Cuba

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministerio de Comunicaciones

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Dominica

REFERRAL ONLY

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Dominican Republic

RESEARCHED LEAD

INDOTEL · Canasta Digital Social 3.0

Rollout confirmed · enrollment details require inquiryVIEW SOURCE ↗

El Salvador

RESEARCHED LEAD

Enlaces con la Educación · School devices

Historical delivery / recheckVIEW SOURCE ↗

Grenada

REFERRAL ONLY

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Guatemala

RESEARCHED LEAD

MINEDUC · Ciudadanía Digikal student tablets

School-targeted rollout · school confirmation neededVIEW SOURCE ↗

Haiti

REFERRAL ONLY

Conseil National des Télécommunications (CONATEL)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Honduras

REFERRAL ONLY

Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Jamaica

RESEARCHED LEAD

Universal Service Fund · ICT Assistance Application

Official application formVIEW SOURCE ↗

Mexico

RESEARCHED LEAD

PROMTEL · Conectividad para el Bienestar free SIM and mobile-data support

Official program rules published June 2026; local distribution date and stock not verifiedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Nicaragua

RESEARCHED LEAD

UNICEF + MINED · Inclusive school tablets

Historical / school accessVIEW SOURCE ↗

Panama

RESEARCHED LEAD

Despacho Primera Dama · CAI Tocumen tablet distribution

Local completed distribution · new intake not confirmedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Saint Kitts and Nevis

REFERRAL ONLY

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Saint Lucia

REFERRAL ONLY

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

REFERRAL ONLY

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Trinidad and Tobago

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Education · Laptop for Every Child

Government rollout / school inquiryVIEW SOURCE ↗

United States

RESEARCHED LEAD

USAC Lifeline · Internet/bundled discount up to $9.25 monthly (eligible Tribal lands up to $34.25)

Ongoing federal Lifeline discount; no federally guaranteed handsetVIEW SOURCE ↗
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South America

11 researched program/provider links · 1 official research referrals. A researched link may be historical, restricted or not accepting applications.

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Argentina

RESEARCHED LEAD

Conectar Igualdad Bonaerense · Student netbooks

Government 2026 school deliveryVIEW SOURCE ↗

Bolivia

RESEARCHED LEAD

Aduana Nacional · 2026 zero import tariff on smartphones

Temporary trade policy · buyer-level prices varyVIEW SOURCE ↗

Brazil

RESEARCHED LEAD

Computadores para Inclusão · Refurbished PCs requested by eligible organizations

Government request service described; delivery times not guaranteedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Chile

RESEARCHED LEAD

Becas TIC · Student notebook program

Government program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Colombia

RESEARCHED LEAD

Tecnologías para Aprender · 2026 grade-11 laptop/tablet call (closed)

Applications closed July 5, 2026; distribution later in 2026VIEW SOURCE ↗

Ecuador

RESEARCHED LEAD

ARCOTEL · Tarifa Social for eligible mobile customers

Eligibility details and procedure publishedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Guyana

RESEARCHED LEAD

Ministry of Education · Digital tools for public schools

School programs vary; public application not foundVIEW SOURCE ↗

Paraguay

RESEARCHED LEAD

Jóvenes Conectados · Student digital access

Government program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Peru

RESEARCHED LEAD

MINEDU · Rural/public-school tablet distribution

2026 local school distribution · eligibility variesVIEW SOURCE ↗

Suriname

RESEARCHED LEAD

Education ministry · Refurbished/ donated school ICT

School referrals only; quantities and allocations varyVIEW SOURCE ↗

Uruguay

RESEARCHED LEAD

BPS / Antel Ibirapitá · Free phone for qualifying older adults; mobile-plan-only tier

Official 2026 eligibility and appointment process published; individual approval not testedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Venezuela

REFERRAL ONLY

Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗
SEE FULL SEARCHABLE DIRECTORY ↓
REGIONAL GUIDE / 14 COUNTRIES

Oceania

8 researched program/provider links · 6 official research referrals. A researched link may be historical, restricted or not accepting applications.

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Australia

RESEARCHED LEAD

The Smith Family · Digital Access for supported schoolchildren and families

Charity support route; not an open national laptop giveawayVIEW SOURCE ↗

Fiji

RESEARCHED LEAD

Fiji Government · Rural free community-Wi-Fi project

Specific 2026 community rolloutVIEW SOURCE ↗

Kiribati

RESEARCHED LEAD

KITES · ICT Transformation of Education System

Rollout / model schoolsVIEW SOURCE ↗

Marshall Islands

RESEARCHED LEAD

Rebbelib · Laptops for students and teachers

Procurement / not yet confirmed distributedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Micronesia

REFERRAL ONLY

Government of the Federated States of Micronesia

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Nauru

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Telecommunications

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

New Zealand

RESEARCHED LEAD

Recycle A Device · Community laptop gifting

Provider program describedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Palau

REFERRAL ONLY

Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Papua New Guinea

RESEARCHED LEAD

Digicel PNG · Smartphone purchase data rewards

Promotion terms and expiry need live confirmationVIEW SOURCE ↗

Samoa

REFERRAL ONLY

Office of the Regulator

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Solomon Islands

RESEARCHED LEAD

West Makira Constituency · Student phone/laptop awards

2026 completed award · new intake unconfirmedVIEW SOURCE ↗

Tonga

RESEARCHED LEAD

Education Ministry · Resilient Schools ICT equipment allocation

School allocation 2026 · not household grantVIEW SOURCE ↗

Tuvalu

REFERRAL ONLY

Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation (TTC)

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗

Vanuatu

REFERRAL ONLY

Office of the Government Chief Information Officer

Official referral · research neededVIEW REFERRAL ↗
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