2023 ACP Broadband Info

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FFC) program that provides a monthly discount for high-speed internet service and a discount on a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer for qualifying households.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. You qualify if you meet any of the following:

• Your household’s income  is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line
• You or someone you live with participates in one of the following programs:
  • Lifeline
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Medicaid
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
  • Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Free and Reduced Price School Lunch or Breakfast Program including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision
  • Federal Pell Grant (current award year)
  • Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Find more details on qualifications here: www.affordableconnectivity.gov/do-i-qualify/

2. You qualify for the Enhanced Tribal Benefit if you meet any of the following:

• Your household is located on qualifying Tribal lands  and you meet any of the program or income requirements named in the list above
• Your household is located on qualifying Tribal lands  and you participate in one of these Tribal-specific programs:
  • BIA General Assistance
  • Tribal TANF
  • Tribal Head Start (if you meet the income qualifying standard)
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

DETAILS

If you’re eligible, you can receive:

• Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service and associated equipment rentals (such as modems, routers, hotspot devices and antennas)
• 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) where available

If you’re eligible for the Enhanced Tribal Benefit, you can receive:

• Up to a $75/month discount on your internet service and associated equipment rentals (such as modems, routers, hotspot devices and antennas)
• 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) where available

HOW TO APPLY

You can apply through an online portal, by mail or through an existing internet provider. You can find the necessary application links and materials here: www.affordableconnectivity.gov/how-to-apply/

SHARE WITH OTHERS

You can find materials about the program to share with neighbors, family members, and friends here: www.affordableconnectivity.gov/community-resources/

HELP

Need help applying? Support services are available to assist you: www.affordableconnectivity.gov/help/