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What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) benefit program that helps ensure households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. This program replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program in 2021.

By Alina jones | May 30, 2025

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Program Benefits The ACP provides eligible households with: A discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service A discount of up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands A one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers (with a co-payment of $10-$50) Eligibility Requirements Your household qualifies for the ACP if your household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if someone in your household: Participates in certain government assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year Participates in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program

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