FCC ’ S AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM ( ACP ) HELPS CONNECT FAMILIES AND HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLING TO AFFORD INTERNET SERVICE
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FCC ’ S AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM ( ACP ) HELPS CONNECT FAMILIES AND HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLING TO AFFORD INTERNET SERVICE
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford Internet service .
The program provides a discount of up to a $ 30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households . The benefit also provides up to a $ 100 per household discount toward a one-time purchase of a computer , laptop , or tablet if the household contributes more than $ 10 and less than $ 50 toward the purchase through a participating broadband provider . The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household .
> Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year
> Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider ' s existing low-income internet program
> Supplemental Security Income ( SSI ) > WIC > Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits or Lifeline
> Participates in one of these assistance programs : Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program , including at U . S . Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) Community Eligibility Provision schools ; SNAP or Medicaid
> Receives Federal Housing Assistance , including : Housing Choice Voucher ( HCV ) Program ( Section Vouchers ); Project-Based Rental Assistance ( PBRA )/ Section 202 / Section 811 ; Public Housing ; Affordable Housing
Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company ( USAC ) using an Online or mail in application . You can learn more about the benefit , including eligibility and enrollment information , by visiting www . fcc . gov / ACP , or by calling 877-384-2575 .
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