LWers may be eligible for benefit

AFFORDABLE INTERNET

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure eligible households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.

The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for qualified households.

Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per eligible household.

Visit AffordableConnectivity.gov for qualification guidelines, and to submit an application or print out a mail-in application. People can also contact their preferred participating internet provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to their bill. Applicants may need to provide documents to confirm eligibility, identity or address.

Various internet providers, including those offering landline and wireless internet service, are participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program.

For more information on specific service providers, visit https://www.fcc.gov/affordable-connectivity-program-providers.