Resource Details

Broadband & Internet

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.

The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

Eligibility

A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:

Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
Participates in eligible assistance programs;
and participates in eligible assistance projects and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands.

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Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is responsible for implementing and enforcing America’s communications law and regulations.

Contact

ACP Support Center

(877) 384-2575

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