What is The Affordable Connectivity Program?

Free Government Supported Internet Access

The Affordable Connectivity Program was established by the Federal Communications Commission to provide affordable access to broadband services. It replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) and allows low-income consumers to receive discounts on internet access services.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is funded by the Universal Service Fund (USF) which is funded by contributions from all interstate telecommunication carriers. Carriers usually collect the contributions from USF taxes added to monthly phone plans. The Lifeline program is not funded by American tax dollars or included in the federal budget.

States available for Free Wireless Service

Affordable Connectivity Program is available in 43 states and Puerto Rico.

Not available in Alaska, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, or Wyoming.

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Americans Enrolled in Lifeline Program for FREE Government Supported Cell Phone Service!

11 Ways to Qualify

44 States

1 Household Limit

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