Affordable Connectivity Program Consumer Information


The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.

    The Affordable Connectivity Program provides:

    • Up to $30/month discount for broadband service;
    • Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
    • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price.

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

      Who is Eligible?

      A household is eligible if a member of the household meets one of the criteria below:

      • Has an income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines; or
      • Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline;
      • Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations;
      • Is approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, or 2021-2022 school year;
      • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; or
      • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income program.

      Check out www.fcc.gov/ACP for a Consumer FAQ and other program resources.

        Two-Steps to Enroll

        1. Go to ACPBenefit.org to submit an application or print out a mail-in application; and
        2. Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.

        Some providers may have an alternative application that they will ask you to complete.  Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan. 

        For more information

        Call: 877-384-2575
        or find more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program at fcc.gov/ACP

          Learn More at:

          Call 877-384-2575 or Visit Affordable Connectivity Program 

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