The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is in the wind-down process. The application window closed on February 7, 2024. Here’s what consumers can expect:

• If consumers are enrolled in ACP before February 7, 2024, they will keep getting the $30 or $75 benefit until the fund runs out in April 2024. They may receive a smaller benefit in May, depending on their provider. For those receiving the $30 benefit per month, anywhere from $7- $16 can be expected. For those receiving the $75 Tribal benefit, anywhere from an $18-$39 benefit is expected.
• Consumers should receive two more notices from their Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The first notice should have been received on or before January 25, 2024.
  • By March 19, 2024, they should get a notice telling them the last bill that they will receive with the ACP benefit.
  • They should also get a notice during the last billing cycle in April with ACP.
• Their ISP should tell them the cost of their bill without the ACP benefit.
• Their ISP should tell them how to cancel their service or switch to a different plan.
• The FCC and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will raise awareness of the ACP wind-down, and USAC will directly notify households of the program’s end.

Click here to download a flyer in English and Spanish with the basic information.

More information is available on the FCC’s website.

There are a few other options for connecting consumers with low-cost internet service.

Lifeline is a federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25. Consumers living on Tribal lands are eligible for an enhanced discount of up to $34.25 per month.