Affordable Connectivity Program

Important News: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has ended for now due to lack of additional funding from Congress.

• Service providers are encouraged to keep ACP consumers connected by sharing information about alternative low-income internet programs. Providers who already offer low-income internet programs are encouraged to help interested ACP consumers enroll in these programs. Providers that do not currently offer low-income internet programs are encouraged to develop such programs.

Program Overview and Wind-Down

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Program provided a discount of up to $30 per month for broadband services for eligible consumers. Consumers who live on qualifying Tribal lands received enhanced support of up to $75 per month toward broadband services.

Additionally, the program provided a one-time device discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider. The one-time discount required a consumer co-payment of more than $10 and less than $50.

The ACP ended on June 1, 2024, due to a lack of additional funding from Congress.

USAC’s Role

The FCC engaged the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) to implement the ACP using the framework of the (now defunct) Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and the (currently active) Lifeline program. These two FCC programs similarly provide affordable voice and broadband service to low-income consumers.