Affordable Connectivity Program Wind Down
Author: Steve Ferriter, RMDC Community Outreach Coordinator
Affordable Connectivity Program Wind Down
Steve Ferriter
RMDC Community Outreach Coordinator
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides 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 can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
The ACP's funding is nearing completion and the program has not been renewed by Congress. New applications must be received on or before February 7, 2024. Awarded benefits will continue until program funding is gone. For more information including application instructions visit http://https://www.fcc.gov/acp.
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