Affordable Connectivity Program

What is it?

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. 

Who is Eligible?

A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:

•Participates in any of the following assistance programs: SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline

•Participates in any of the following Tribal specific programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or Tribal Head Start (income based)

•Participates in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision

•Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year

•Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider's existing low-income internet program.

Two Steps to Enroll

Step 1.Apply

Go to getinternet.gov to submit an application or print a mail-in application(PDF, 543KB) (mail your application to the address listed on page 1).

Step 2.Get Internet

Contact your preferred participating provider to select an eligible plan and have the discount applied to your bill.

Some providers may have an alternative application that they will ask you to complete. 

Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan.

Learn More

Call 877-384-2575

or visit fcc.gov/acp