Search online for prepaid phone service companies that provide telephone service, phones, and minutes to people who meet their income requirements. You must be able to prove that your income falls within the program guidelines in order to qualify for this type of program. If you are on welfare, food stamps or disability, you may ask the dispensing government agency for a referral to a program that provides prepaid phones and free minutes. Register with the program for your phone and minutes, and will be able to re-load your phone card each month with free minutes from the program.