Tag: The Affordable Connectivity Program

  • FCC Wants to Pair Broadband Assistance With Housing Cost Aid

    FCC Wants to Pair Broadband Assistance With Housing Cost Aid

    The Federal Communications Commission has partnered with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help more low-income households get connected to affordable internet. The partnership aims to promote the Affordable Connectivity Program to those in federally-assisted housing . The FCC and HUD will increase outreach activities to decrease the time it takes to…

  • FCC Says 20 Million Households Are On its Affordable Broadband Program

    FCC Says 20 Million Households Are On its Affordable Broadband Program

    The Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program hit an internet accessibility milestone.  FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said on Monday that more than 20 million U.S. households have signed up for the program, which subsidizes the cost of internet service for those meeting a certain income threshold. The ACP, which is funded by the Infrastructure Investment…

  • Metro by T-Mobile is Advertising Home Internet for Just $20 a Month

    Metro by T-Mobile is Advertising Home Internet for Just $20 a Month

    Metro is one of T-Mobile’s prepaid internet brands and recently has been heavily advertising a $20 5G Home Internet deal. Metro is hoping to entice more people to sign up across the Midwest by leaning into T-Mobile’s $5 autopay discount and the $30 discount provided to low-income households through the Affordable Connectivity Program. So no,…

  • How to Get Cheaper Internet From Comcast If You Qualify

    How to Get Cheaper Internet From Comcast If You Qualify

    Comcast is one of several internet providers participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program. Those who qualify for this program get $30 off monthly internet and mobile bills. Households on Tribal lands can get up to $75 off said services. Read on to see if you qualify and if so, how to apply. Eligible households have…

  • FCC Wants to Make it Easier to Get Cheap Internet

    FCC Wants to Make it Easier to Get Cheap Internet

    The Federal Communications Commission is making some changes to the Affordable Connectivity Program to make it easier for those who qualify to sign up. Two new Notices of Funding Opportunities will ease the influx of registration requests by providing additional grants for the program. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30 discount to qualifying low-income…

  • How to Find Out if You Qualify For Cheap Home Internet With The Affordable Connectivity Program

    How to Find Out if You Qualify For Cheap Home Internet With The Affordable Connectivity Program

    The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a monthly $30 discount on internet service for qualified households.