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Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps connect eligible households to afford the internet service they need for work, school, healthcare and more.

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides:

  • Up to $30/month discount for broadband service.
  • Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands.
  • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider.
  • The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

Who is Eligible?

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:

  • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.
  • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income internet program
  • Participates in one of these assistance programs:
    • SNAP
    • Medicaid
    • Federal Public Housing Assistance
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • WIC
    • Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
    • Or Lifeline

  • Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:
    • Bureau of Indiana Affairs General Assistance
    • Tribal TANF
    • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
    • Tribal Head Start (income based)

Two-Steps to Enroll

  1. Go to https://nv.fcc.gov/lifeline/ to apply or print out a mail-in application.
  2. Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.

Some providers may have an alternative application that they will ask you to complete.

Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan.

Find more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program by calling 877-384-2575 or visiting www.affordableconnectivity.gov.

Affordable connectivity Program providers

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.

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Updated: 8/16/2023 11:56:23 AM