Indeed, the internet has opened up a world of possibilities for many people. However, it also created a crowd of excluded people. It is to correct these contradictions that programs such as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) exist.

Next, learn about the federal benefits that connected millions of Americans with the world.

So, think for a moment: what would your life be like without the internet? In fact, many opportunities for work, study and even leisure would simply not exist for you.

All this because the internet is a service that generates a monthly expense that not everyone can afford.

Thus, the Accessible Connectivity Program was created with the mission of democratizing the use of the internet. In fact, it is a government benefit that gives discounts on the monthly internet bill.

That way, people start paying for their current internet plan or migrating to a better plan. This discount is currently a fixed amount of $30 not usable for any other purpose.

That amount doesn’t change, no matter how close or how far below the federal poverty line you are. However, this can go up to $75.

However, this larger discount is only available to families on eligible tribal lands. Indeed, it would make no sense to offer internet without people having notebooks, tablets and other devices to use it.

Therefore, this program offers another type of discount for you to purchase these devices. In turn, this discount can only be used once by each family registered in the program.

Unlike the $30 or $75 rebate, which is paid continuously every month. The discount for purchasing the device is $100. Well, we know that this is not a high value.

After all, it is very difficult (or impossible) to buy good notebooks, tablets or computers for this price. However, this is a subsidy that has helped and helps many families to make this purchase.

Unfortunately, you cannot hire any internet provider or any gadget to get this discount. In fact, you will only be entitled to use them if you contract the services/purchase of trademarks at the issue.

Thus, in this brief introduction to the Affordable Connectivity Program, you can already know the benefits of enrolling in this program. However, to make this even clearer, we will list all the main benefits of this program. See below:

Indeed, this is a very common question. After all, Affordable Connectivity Program and Lifeline are the same thing? So despite the similarities, the answer is no. In effect, both are government programs.

In addition, they basically have the same objective: to reduce costs to facilitate access to communication services. However, ACP and Lifeline are distinct and complementary programs.

Older, Lifeline offers discounts of up to $9.25 on internet and phone services. Therefore, we can say that it covers more services.

In turn, the ACP works as a more specific discount: just for internet services. However, it can be much more beneficial. In fact, a discount on your monthly internet bill can be as high as $75.

However, you should now have the following question now. “Can I use these two programs at the same time?” Therefore, we will answer this question below:

In fact, we have good news: yes! If you wish, you can use the Affordable Connectivity Program and Lifeline benefits at the same time.

So, you can apply these discounts on the same internet plan. However, if you prefer, you can apply to receive them, but in different services.

For example, you can use Lifeline for your phone plan and ACP for your Internet service. You will be eligible for both programs if you are a beneficiary of the following wellness programs:

In addition, if you are already an ACP beneficiary, you are also eligible for the Lifeline program automatically.

If you don’t participate in either of these programs, you can still enjoy both programs at the same time. However, you must have a monthly income at or below 135% of the federal poverty line.

Indeed, this is the basic criteria for applying to Lifeline.

In fact, to apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program, you must have an income that is less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty line.

You may also be eligible for this benefit if you meet the following criteria:

There are three ways to apply for this program. Check it out below:

Go to USAC’s Affordable Connectivity Program website and complete an application questionnaire.

You must print the application form along with a document known as a “cover sheet”. These can be found for free on the internet. Also, don’t forget to send copies of your original documents. Put all this in the same envelope and send it to the following address:

ACP Support Center

P.O. Box 7081

London, KY 40742

If your ISP is registered with the ACP, you can apply through that. For more information, contact this service directly.

There are several welfare programs that you may be eligible for. To learn more about the main programs in this suite, see the link below!