Free smart phone programs for low or no income individuals. Good program ? Or waste of money and resources?

Free smart phone programs for low or no income individuals. Good program? Or waste of money and resources?

In my area they have these smartphone booths everywhere. It’s a government funded program to give free smart phones and phone service to individuals with no income.

What’s your opinion is this a good way of helping to fund free smart phones and phone service for low or no income individuals? Or is this a waste of money and would tax dollars be better spent somewhere else?