AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

Without additional funding from Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is projected to run out of funds after April. As a result, the FCC is taking steps to wind down the program, which means ACP applications and enrollments will not be processed after Feb. 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

After ACP funding runs out, participating households will no longer receive ACP discounts.

Next Steps

• Households enrolled in ACP will receive notices from their internet provider regarding the program’s conclusion. The notices will include the following details:
  • The impact the program's conclusion will have on their bill.
  • The date they will receive the last bill that includes the ACP benefit. 
  • A note that customers may change their service or opt out of continuing service after ACP ends.
• ACP participants and advocates for digital inclusion may call the ACP Action Hotline at (800) 397-2937 to urge their Senator to continue funding the program. Visit our advocacy page to send a message to Congress. 
• Additional information is available at affordableconnectivity.gov and fcc.gov/acp. You can also call the ACP Support Center at 877-384-2575.

updated Informational Flyer

ACP Wind-Down Fact Sheet

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. 

The benefit provides: 

• Up to $30/month discount for internet service. 

• A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet purchased through a participating provider. 

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 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.