Affordable Connectivity Program

What Is The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Affordable Connectivity Program

What Is The Affordable Connectivity Program?

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Program Benefits

Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands.
Up to a $30/month discount if your household is on non-Tribal lands.

Only one monthly service discount is allowed per household. Program rules acknowledge there may be more than one eligible household residing at the same address.

How Do I Qualify For The Program?

  • Your household is located on qualifying Tribal lands, AND
  • Your household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines OR any member of your household:
    • Participates in the Lifeline program, or
    • Participates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, or
    • Participates in one of several Tribal specific programs:
      • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance,
      • Tribal Head Start (only households meeting the relevant income qualifying standard),
      • Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF), or
      • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations,
    • Receives Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) assistance, or
    • Received a federal Pell Grant in the current award year, or
    • Received approval for benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, in the 2019-20, 2020-21, or 2021-22 school year, or
    • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating company’s existing low-income program, and that provider received FCC approval for its eligibility verification process.

Note: If you already participate in the Lifeline program, you are automatically qualified for the ACP and you do not need to apply and prove your eligibility a second time. Contact our office to learn how to receive ACP discounts.

If you already participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, you do not need to fill out another application unless requested by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC).

 

ACP Links and Documents

How Do I Apply?

There are three ways to apply for the ACP.

By Mail

Complete the application, then send it with a cover letter, household worksheet, and proof of eligibility to:

Affordable Connectivity Program Center
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742

In-Person at FMTI

We are here to help! Call FMTI for more information at 928-346-2500, you will be asked to bring proof of eligibility such as award letters, statement of benefits, and most importantly don’t forget your ID.