You could be eligible for free home internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
You can receive free broadband service if you:
* Receive a Federal Pell Grant
* Receive Medicaid
* Receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, Formerly Food Stamp) Benefits
* Receive SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
* Receive FPHA (Federal Public Housing Assistance)
* Receive WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children)
* Receive Veterans Pension and Survivor Benefits
What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like laptops or tablets.
A person is likely eligible if their household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch.
If your household is eligible, you could receive:
– Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service
– For FiOS Home Internet (speeds of 300/300 mbps), those who qualify for the ACP, might pay a total cost of $0. Please see the attached flyers in both English and Spanish.
Here are the websites where you can find more information:
ACP landing page: https://acpbenefit.org/
Verizon landing page: https://www.verizon.com/home/promo/affordable-connectivity-program/
Information provided by the Office of the Vice President for Economic Development, Continuing Studies, and Government Relations, College of Staten Island
