Affordable Connectivity Ends

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) developed and maintained the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a federal program offering eligible households a discount on their monthly internet bill and a one-time discount off the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer or tablet.

Over 23 million eligible households were enrolled, with many seniors and veterans receiving the monthly discount.

Unfortunately for those in the program, the $14.2 billion Congress initially made available for the ACP ran out. Due to the lack of additional funding, April was the last month that ACP households could receive the full ACP discount.

If households wish to continue to receive internet service, they can select another lower cost internet plan from the same internet company, or start receiving internet service from a different internet company.

ACP households will not be charged termination fees or fees for changing plans with the same or different ACP internet company.