Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
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The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.​​
Who Is Eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
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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:
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Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
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Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
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Participates in one of these assistance programs:
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Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools.
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SNAP
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Medicaid
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Federal Housing Assistance, including:
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Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers)
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Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/Section 202/ Section 811
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Public Housing
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Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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WIC
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Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
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or Lifeline;
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Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:
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Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
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Tribal TANF
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Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
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Tribal Head Start (income based)
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