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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP): 2025 Complete Guide

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was established to help ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. This comprehensive guide provides up-to-date information on the program’s benefits, eligibility requirements, and current status as of May 2025.

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) benefit program designed to ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. The program replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, providing a more sustainable long-term solution to address digital inequality in America.

ACP Program Benefits

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides eligible households with discounts on their internet service and connected devices. Benefits include:

  • Monthly discount of up to $30 on internet service for eligible households
  • Enhanced discount of up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands
  • One-time device discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider (with a required co-payment between $10-$50)

These benefits are provided directly to participating internet service providers, who then apply the discount to eligible households’ bills.

ACP Eligibility Requirements

Households qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program if they meet at least one of the following criteria:

Income-Based Eligibility

  • Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Program-Based Eligibility

  • Participation in certain assistance programs, including:
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    • Medicaid
    • Federal Public Housing Assistance
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
    • Veterans Pension and Survivor Benefits
    • Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program
    • Federal Pell Grant (received in the current award year)
    • Lifeline program

Tribal-Specific Eligibility

Additional qualifying programs for residents of Tribal lands:

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

Current Status of the ACP Program

As of May 2025, the Affordable Connectivity Program continues to provide essential internet connectivity support to millions of American households. The program has undergone several adjustments since its inception:

  1. Funding Status: Congress has allocated additional funding to extend the program through the end of 2025, ensuring continued support for eligible households.

  2. Participation Growth: Over 20 million households now benefit from the program nationwide, demonstrating its critical importance in bridging the digital divide.

  3. Provider Network: The number of participating internet service providers has expanded, giving eligible households more options for applying their benefit.

  4. Application Process: The application process has been streamlined, making it easier for eligible households to apply through the ACP website or directly through participating providers.

How to Apply for ACP Benefits

Eligible households can apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program through these steps:

  1. Check Eligibility: Confirm your household meets at least one of the qualifying criteria
  2. Gather Documentation: Prepare documents that prove your eligibility
  3. Apply Online: Complete the application at AffordableConnectivity.gov
  4. Contact a Provider: Once approved, select a participating internet provider and apply your benefit

Many internet service providers participate in the program, including major national companies and regional providers. Check with your current internet provider to see if they participate in the ACP program, or use the provider search tool on the ACP website to find participating companies in your area.

Additional Resources

For more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program:

  • Visit the official ACP website at AffordableConnectivity.gov
  • Call the ACP Support Center at 877-384-2575
  • Contact your current internet service provider to ask about their participation in the program