Affordable Connectivity Program - Federal Communications …
WEBThe ACP benefit provided 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.
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 …
WEBOn August 5, 2022, the Commission adopted rules establishing the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program and the Your Home, Your Internet Pilot Program, which is designed to increase awareness of the ACP, specifically among recipients of federal housing assistance.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program - Federal Communications …
WEBThe Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provided support for broadband services and certain devices to help low-income households stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
WEBLifeline is an FCC program that helps make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on qualifying monthly telephone service, broadband Internet service, or bundled voice-broadband packages purchased from participating wireline or wireless providers.
Affordable Connectivity Program Providers | Federal …
WEBThe Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a federal program that offered eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal Lands.
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 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. Lifeline is part of the Universal Service Fund.
The Affordable Connectivity Program: A Need-to-Have for Closing …
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Today, the Affordable Connectivity Program has more than 23 million subscribers. That’s more than 1 in 6 U.S. households. There’s no denying that demand for ACP support is high. But absent additional funding from Congress, the ACP will run out of funding after April 2024.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Providers - Federal …
WEBThe internet service providers listed below have elected to participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. On Dec. 31, 2021, The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program became the Affordable Connectivity Program.