Affordable Connectivity Program

AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM 

On December 31 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).   This longer-term program replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, and there are new ways to qualify.  The ACP provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households.  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. 

Those households fully enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program as of December 31, 2021 will continue to receive their current monthly benefit until March 1, 2022. Households that qualified for the Emergency Broadband Benefit due to a substantial loss of income as a result of job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020, or by meeting the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's COVID-19 program, will need to requalify for the Affordable Connectivity Program. You will be contacted by the program administrator (USAC) or your provider if you need to requalify.