American Assistance Replacement Phone: Lost, Broken or Stolen
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Lost, broken or stolen American Assistance phone? Call 1-877-266-7212 to request a replacement. The fees we verified, with dates:
Fees and hidden costs
| Fee | Amount | Notes | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data top-up, 1GB | $15.99 | Optional. Smaller top-ups run 100MB $4.49, 250MB $5.49, 500MB $8.99; larger ones reach 5GB for $44.99. Debit or credit card only, no airtime cards | 2026-09-18 |
| Data top-up, 5GB | $44.99 | The largest published tier. There is no monthly bill, contract or activation fee on the Lifeline service itself | 2026-09-18 |
Before you call American Assistance
Have the enrollment ID or the phone number on the account, know whether the device was lost or stolen versus defective (defective units are usually replaced cheaper or free inside the warranty window), and confirm the mailing address in your account first. Replacements ship to the address on file and do not forward.
Your benefit outlives the handset
Losing the device never cancels your Lifeline enrollment. If the replacement quote does not make sense, put a replacement SIM in any unlocked phone you can borrow or buy used, or move the benefit to another carrier in your state. Keep using the number every 30 days meanwhile so the account stays active.
American Assistance replacement questions
Does American Assistance give a free phone or just a SIM card?
Their .com pages advertise a free SIM kit with free shipping and no co-pay, not a handset. Their .net site says you get a free phone if you qualify and a free SIM if you do not, without publishing what decides it. Their terms confirm the two-track approach. Assume a SIM unless someone at the carrier tells you otherwise in writing.
More on American Assistance: the full record with every question we answer, or compare it with the other carriers in your state guide.
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