Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was created through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which provides the FCC funding to make internet service more affordable for low-income households.  Replacing the temporary Emergecny Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program, ACP is a long-term fund to help low-income households gain access to broadband in order to work, learn, and get healthcare. 

ACP eligible households can receive up to $30 per month discount on their internet bill.  Those living on qualified tribal lands are eligible for a discount of up to $75 per month. 

Before claiming the benefit with your ISP, you must apply to ACP.  Once applied to ACP, participants should contact their provider to have the discount applied to their bill.

To see a complete list of eligible households, visit ACP’s website.  Applicants may have to show proof of income (i.e. tax returns or pay stubs) or proof of participation in an assistance program (i.e. card, letter, or official document). 

Households may qualify for ACP if they meet one of the following requirements:

• • Income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines
  • SNAP participants
  • Medicaid participants
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA/Section 8) participants
  • SSI participants
  • WIC participants
  • Lifeline participants
  • Households with children approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program
  • Households with an individual who received a Federal Pell Grant (during the current award year)
  • Participants in Tribal programs
    • • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
      • Tribal TANF
      • Food Distribution Program on Reservations (FDPIR)

ACP eligible households can receive a $30 per month discount on their internet bill. 

Those living on qualified tribal lands are eligible for $75 per month.  

Customers can learn can more about the Affordable Connectivity Program on the ACP website, email ACPSupport@usac.org, or call (877) 384-2575

No. You must opt-in with your existing provider or request enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program with a participating internet provider and chose an eligible service plan. You can choose to receive the benefit from your current Lifeline service provider or another participating provider.

Lifeline subscribers can keep their current benefits and also add a plan, wired or wireless, that is offered by a broadband provider that participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Eligible households can participate in both the Lifeline program and Affordable Connectivity Program for the same or different services.

Hunter Communications is allowing both new and existing residential customers to participate in this program. Customers with an overdue balance can still participate in the program.

ACP has replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program as the long-term fund for internet affordability for low-income households. 

For those previously enrolled in EBB who will not qualify for ACP, discounted benefits end on March 1, 2022.  

Customers who were enrolled in EBB and who would like to transition to ACP, can visit this website for more information.

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