Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

[notemason]

Due to a lack of additional funding from Congress, the FCC must start taking steps to wind down the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

After the ACP ends, you will no longer get the monthly internet discount or save on a device.

[WhiteTara]

1. ATT told me last week

f*ing GQP are worse than worthless

[magicarpet]

2. Info here about the transition period where the Affordable Connectivity Program is about to expire.

See link for info,..

Affordable Connectivity Program Transition
Support for NDIA Affiliates Serving ACP Participants

https://www.digitalinclusion.org/affordable-connectivity-program-transition/

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Note there is a program called the Lifeline Program where the fed gov will help lower your cell phone or landline bill.

See link to Lifeline,..

How is Lifeline different from the ACP?
Lifeline is the FCC’s permanent program to support affordable access to essential communications services such as broadband Internet access. The ACP is a new program designed to provide additional support to make broadband more affordable for certain low-income households. Your Lifeline and ACP benefits can be combined and applied to the same service plan or applied to different service plans. Lifeline subscribers can choose to take ACP benefits from another service provider.

See link for more info,...

https://standupwireless.com/accordion-for-wp/how-is-lifeline-different-from-the-acp/#:~:text=Lifeline%20is%20the%20FCC%27s%20permanent,for%20certain%20low%2Dincome%20households.

[notemason]

3. Lifeline has been in place for years.

It's the $25 monthly ACP benefit for internet service that is discontinued.

If you qualify for Lifeline, you can get a monthly benefit of:

Up to $9.25 off the cost of phone, internet, or bundled services

[WhiteTara]

5. sounds like too much for so little, but thank you

[WhiteTara]

4. thanks. I'll have to read up on this.