Many low-income families in California and other states qualify for a $30/month discount on their internet bill, which in some cases can turn into free broadband. Money for the benefit, called the Affordable Connectivity Program, comes from a bipartisan infrastructure law. Leer en español The White House says 20 major internet providers have agreed to offer high-speed internet plans for no more than $30 to eligible households, meaning monthly plans will be free for those families. According to the government, the plans offer a minimum download speed of 100 Mbps, “which is fast enough for a typical family of 4 for video conferencing, movie or TV streaming and more”. In total, more than 1,300 ISPs participate, according to Rep. Josh Harder, D-Modesto. “Living and raising a family in the Valley is getting too expensive, plain and simple,” Harder said. “I encourage every family to go online and apply to save $30 a month on their internet bill because I know every dollar counts now. I helped pass this bill into law last year, and now I want every family in our community to get the savings they deserve.” Here’s more information about what Californians need to know about the program. How do I know if I qualify for the Affordable Connection Program? There are three ways to qualify. 1. One way, if your family income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level. The Getinternet.gov website has a tool that can tell you if you earn too much to qualify. In California, a family of four must earn $55,500 or less. 2. You may be eligible if you or someone in your household participates in public assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, SSI, FPHA, veterans’ pensions and survivors benefits, free and reduced-price school lunches, or school breakfasts. , federal grant money, or tribal assistance. (Those who live on natural lands can get up to $75 a month.)3. Someone in the household meets eligibility for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income internet program. How to enroll in ACP? To register online, visit getinternet.gov. You can also submit an application by mail or by contacting your existing internet service provider if the company is a participant in the program. You can also call 877-384-2575 for more information. How do I know if my Internet company participates in the program? Here you can see the list of providers. These include AT&T, Comcast, Verizon and more. Is there help for those without a tablet or computer? Yes. Eligible households can receive a one-time $100 rebate toward the purchase of a laptop, desktop or tablet. Here is a list of providers.
Many low-income families in California and other states qualify for a $30/month discount on their internet bill, which in some cases can turn into free broadband.
Money for the benefit, called the Affordable Connectivity Program, comes from a bipartisan infrastructure law.
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The White House says 20 major internet providers have agreed to offer high-speed internet plans for no more than $30 to eligible households, meaning the monthly plans will be free for those households. According to the government, the plans offer a minimum download speed of 100 Mbps, “which is fast enough for a typical family of 4 for video conferencing, movie or TV streaming and more”.
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In total, more than 1,300 ISPs participate, according to Rep. Josh Harder, D-Modesto.
“Living and raising a family in the Valley is getting too expensive, plain and simple,” Harder said. “I encourage every family to go online and apply to save $30 a month on their internet bill because I know every dollar counts now. I helped pass this bill into law last year, and now I want every family in our community to get the savings they deserve.”
Here’s what Californians need to know about the program.
How do I know if I qualify for the Affordable Connection Program?
There are three ways to qualify.
1. One way, if your family income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level. The Getinternet.gov website has a tool that can tell you if you earn too much to qualify. In California, a family of four must earn $55,500 or less.
2. You may be eligible if you or someone in your household participates in public assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, SSI, FPHA, veterans’ pensions and survivors benefits, free and reduced-price school lunches, or school breakfasts. , federal grant money, or tribal assistance. (Those who live on natural lands can get up to $75 a month.)
3. Someone in the household claims eligibility for an existing low-income internet program from a participating broadband provider.
How to enroll in ACP?
To register online, visit getinternet.gov. You can also submit an application by mail or by contacting your existing internet service provider if the company is a participant in the program. You can also call 877-384-2575 for more information.
How do I know if my Internet company participates in the program?
Here you can see the list of providers. These include AT&T, Comcast, Verizon and more.
Is there help for those without a tablet or computer?
Yes. Eligible households can receive a one-time $100 rebate toward the purchase of a laptop, desktop or tablet. Here is a list of providers.