Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

WHAT IS IT?

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.

This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.

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 Indian Affairs General Assistance
    • Tribal TANF
    • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
    • Tribal Head Start (income based)

Check out fcc.gov/ACP for a Consumer FAQ and other program resources.

HOW TO ENROLL

 

Step 1: Go to AffordableConnectivity.gov to submit an application or print out a mail-in application.

STEP 2: Email billing@airosurf.biz and include ALL of the following:

  • Application ID
  • Full legal name
  • Date of birth
  • Street address

You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.