Free cell phone for people over 60. Is this true and how to I find out about it?

[Paper Roses]

I have been having problems with my cell phone recently and just bought a Tracfone. I was asked buy a neighbor why don't I get one of the free 'over 60' phones which come with about 300 free minutes a month. Cannot find out anything about this. True? Anyone have a link?
Thanks

[COLGATE4]

1. I believe those are the phones that the government

provides for low income folks. In the pay department, check out Citizens Cellular. Different options particularly for people over 60, even better rates if you belong to AARP.

[Old Codger]

3. Better deals

Than that at Consumer cellular, no contract ...change plans at any time at no charge and change back anytime also... I have 3 phones 1200 mins plus texting and some data and for less that 65 month

[riqster]

2. Something that Reagan enacted IIRC.

http://www.alternet.org/election-2012/ring-wing-goes-crazy-over-obama-phones-which-are-actually-reagan-phones

[grasswire]

4. yes, a Reagan program.

Now mocked by right wingers as being "obamaphones"

PR, check it out. I've never had one; am on a family plan with ATT. Could one of your kids put you on their plan for a phone? That would also be an economical solution.