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Want Free or Reduced Price Internet?

The American Connectivity Program (ACP) is a government program designed to help provide internet access to and relieve internet costs for low-income people and/or senior citizens.

If you qualify, ACP provides:

• a $30 free monthly voucher to help relieve the cost of your monthly internet bill
• a one-time $100 discount on select phones, tablets, and computers priced under $150 with a co-payment from $10 to $50

Income Eligible

You are eligible for the ACP if your income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines (see the table below). The guideline is based on your household size and state.

The table below reflects the income limit by household size, which is 200% of the 2022 Federal Poverty Guidelines.

You may have to show proof of income, like a tax return or three consecutive pay stubs, when you apply for the ACP.

Benefit Eligible

You are eligible for the ACP if you (or someone in your household) participate in one of these programs:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps
• Medicaid
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
• Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
• Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools
• Received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year

You may need to show a card, letter, or official document as proof that you participate in one of these programs when you apply for the ACP.

Receive Your Benefit

Check if You Qualify

See if your household fits into any eligible categories2

Apply for the ACP

You can apply online, by mail, or by contacting your current internet company.

Apply Now

Apply by Mail or by Contacting an Internet Company

Are you already enrolled in Lifeline? You don’t need to apply again – click here to learn more.

Find a Company Near You

Use our search tool to find a company that offers ACP discounts