The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was an FCC benefit program that 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. Eligible households could also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
Because the program is currently paused, we highly recommend utilizing the permanent Lifeline program to secure your free cellular service and a discounted tablet.
Legacy ACP rules allowed households to qualify if their income was at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if someone in the household participated in programs like:
When applying for equivalent programs (like Lifeline), you will need proof of identity and eligibility:
Up to $9.25 off standard phone/internet bills (up to $34.25 on Tribal Lands).
Providers regularly run tablet promotions for $10.01.
Visit our By State directory to find state-specific internet subsidies that have replaced ACP in your area.
It depends entirely on the United States Congress passing legislation to appropriate new funds for the program. Advocacy groups are actively pushing for its return.
If you have not already, apply for Lifeline immediately. You should also check with your current ISP to see if they offer a low-income "basic" tier plan independent of federal programs.