WHAT IS THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM?
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:
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Up to $30/month discount for internet service.
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A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet purchased through a participating provider.
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 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.
HOW TO ENROLL:
Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan.
- Go to GetInternet.gov to submit an application or print a mail-in application.
- Contact your preferred participating internet provider to select an eligible plan and have the discount applied to your bill. Some providers may ask you to complete an alternative application.
NEED HELP ENROLLING?
If you need help enrolling in the Affordable Connectivity Program, call 513-721-7900 or email hccc@uwgc.org to schedule an appointment for application assistance.
Alternatively, use our online booking system to schedule an appointment for application assistance.