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Your household may be eligible to receive a monthly discount on a new or existing internet service plan with the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

What is the 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.

You are likely eligible if your household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch.

Do I qualify?

Frequently Asked Questions

What would you receive if your household is eligible?

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. *
- Through a separate non-FCC initiative, additional no cost plans may be available to Affordable Connectivity Program enrollees. Visit GetInternet.gov to learn more.

Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household. To receive the connected device discount, consumers need to enroll in the ACP with a participating provider that offers connected devices (Note: not all internet companies offer device discounts).

What are the rules for eligible households?

Your household cannot get the ACP benefit from more than one company. You are only allowed to get one ACP benefit per household, not per person. The Affordable Connectivity Program is separate from the FCC's Lifeline Program. If your household qualifies for both programs, you can apply for and receive both benefits. Note: internet companies must also meet certain criteria to participate in the ACP. Check with your company to determine if it participates.

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What programs are eligible for assistance?

Federal Assistance Programs

You are eligible for the ACP if you (or someone in your household) participate in one of these programs:

Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Medicaid and others.

Tribal Assistance Programs

If you live on qualifying Tribal lands, you are eligible for the ACP if your household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if you (or someone in your household) participate in a qualifying program. Learn more about the Tribal Benefit.

Are you ready to get started with the Affordable Connectivity Program?

You can apply online or with the assistance of your internet company.

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Bilingual, Tribal and General Support

The ACP Support Center has been established to answer any questions that consumers and those supporting consumers might have. Call center support is available in English and Spanish and 200 other languages upon request.

Hours
7 days a week, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., EST

Help by Email
Contact us at: ACPSupport@usac.org

Help by Phone
Contact the ACP Support Center at 1-877-384-2575

Disclaimers

The information on this page was produced by the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Other than statutory and regulatory requirements included, the contents of this guidance do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public. The information is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or the Department’s or agency’s policies.

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