Emergency Broadband Benefit Program - Federal Communications …
WEBThe Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides support for broadband services and certain devices to help low-income households stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Affordable Connectivity Program - Federal Communications …
WEBDue to a lack of additional funding from Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program has ended for now. Effective June 1, 2024, households will no longer receive an ACP discount.
Affordable Connectivity Program Consumer FAQ
WEBThe ACP was a $14.2 billion program that launched in December 2021, but after two-and-a-half years of offering discounts on internet service and connected devices to low-income consumers, the funding Congress initially made available for the ACP has since run out.
Affordable Connectivity Program - Federal Communications …
WEBSpecifically, providers offering broadband subscribers discounted rates based on criteria such as low-income, loss of income, participation in certain federal, state, or local assistance programs, or other means-tested eligibility criteria qualify for this automatic approval process.
Lifeline Program for Low-Income Consumers | Federal …
WEBMar 4, 2011 · Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Providers - Federal …
WEBOn Dec. 31, 2021, The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program became the Affordable Connectivity Program. Contact your preferred provider directly to learn more about their plans for participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program and the services they may offer as part of the program.
Emergency Broadband Benefit - Federal Communications …
WEBDec 31, 2021 · The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
WEBLifeline is the FCC's program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on monthly telephone service purchased from participating providers in the marketplace.
Consumer FAQ for Emergency Broadband Benefit
WEBThe Emergency Broadband Benefit support is available to eligible low-income subscribers living in group living facilities. Applicants may be asked to complete a one-per-household worksheet, which asks questions about your household to determine if there is more than one household at your address.
Lifeline Program Update - Federal Communications Commission
WEBAug 14, 2019 · QUICK FACTS: Lifeline support is available to eligible low-income subscribers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on Tribal lands. To participate in the program, subscribers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines or participate in certain assistance programs.