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THE FCC HAS ANNOUNCED IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ACP.  PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.

If your household is eligible, you could receive:

  • Up to A $30/month discount on your internet service

  • Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands

  • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

  • A low cost service plan that may be fully covered through the ACP*

Federal regulation restricts the ACP benefit to 1 per household. A household is eligible for the Program if they meet at least one (1) of the following:

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  1. Based on Household Income (200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines)

  2. If you or your child or dependent participate in certain government assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, or other programs

  3. If you or anyone in your household already receives a Lifeline benefit​

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Eligible Federal or Tribal assistance programs include:

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps

  • Medicaid

  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) (including Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers), Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/202/811, Public Housing, and Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians)

  • Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit

  • Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools

  • Received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year

  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance

  • Head Start (only households meeting the income qualifying standard)

  • Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)

  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations​

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For a comprehensive list of qualification options, including income requirements, please the USAC Affordable Connectivity Program page.

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