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Since the Biden administration announced the program in May, we estimate more than 607,000 eligible Coloradans are not taking advantage of their ACP discount. This means many Coloradans are missing out on saving money!
As our world becomes more technologically advanced, the CBO wants to ensure everyone has an equitable opportunity to participate in the modern economy.
What is it?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.
The benefit provides:
- Up to $30/month discount for internet service;
- Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider.
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:
- Participates in any of the following assistance programs: SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline;
- Participates in any of the following Tribal specific programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or Tribal Head Start (income based);
- Participates in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision;
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; or
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider's existing low-income internet program.
Two steps to enroll:
Step One
Go to AffordableConnectivity.gov to submit an application or print a mail-in application.
Step Two
- Contact your preferred participating provider to select an eligible plan and have the discount applied to your bill.
- Go to AffordableConnectivity.gov to submit an application or print a mail-in application Some providers may have an alternative application that they will ask you to complete.
- Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan.
Learn more
Call 877-384-2575 or visit fcc.gov/acp.
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