# TAG Mobile

> TAG Mobile — Free Wireless Made Simple

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hthcomm.tagmobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hthcomm.tagmobile)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hthcomm.tagmobile`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HTH Communications
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 3,492,034
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (6,483 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2024-04-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hthcomm.tagmobile)
- **Website:** [https://tagmobile.com/](https://tagmobile.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://tagmobile.com/privacy-policy](https://tagmobile.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

TAG Mobile helps eligible customers connect with free phone service through the federal Lifeline program. Using the TAG Mobile app you can apply directly, upload proof documents securely, and track approval and delivery status. The app also lets you check talk, text and high-speed data balances, add more 5G data, enable international calling, update account details, and shop exclusive deals on smartphones, tablets, and accessories.

Trusted by millions and licensed as a Lifeline provider, TAG Mobile offers a no-bills, no-contract experience. The app includes a referral rewards program and in-app device shopping to make managing your service simple and convenient. Download TAG Mobile to apply, manage your account, and stay connected in minutes.

## Rankings

- #31,504 — Overall
- #152 — Business (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_MEDIA`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.hthcomm.tagmobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews are mixed. The recurring positives center on the availability of a free Lifeline phone/plan and occasional reports of affordable service and general satisfaction from some users. The dominant concerns are ineffective customer support and significant device/service issues: phones overheating or failing, calls dropping, hearing problems, and data that isn’t truly unlimited. Long delays with porting/activation and perceived misleading advertising also appear in multiple reviews. Overall, the service is praised by some but plagued by reliability, support, and value concerns that appear across many user experiences.

### Pros

- Free Lifeline phone and plan available
- Some reviewers report unlimited data or generally good service for some users
- Service is not expensive / affordable for some users
- Positive sentiments like "great" or "wonderful service" from a subset of users

### Cons

- Customer service is non-existent or very hard to reach
- Phones frequently have reliability issues (overheating, freezing, dropping calls, inability to hear)
- Data is not truly unlimited; throttling or data limits are reported
- Porting/activation and transferring numbers can be slow with poor follow-up
- Advertising misrepresentation of the product/service

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hthcomm.tagmobile)