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notemason

(572 posts)
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 09:08 PM Feb 2024

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

Due to a lack of additional funding from Congress, the FCC must start taking steps to wind down the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

After the ACP ends, you will no longer get the monthly internet discount or save on a device.

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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) (Original Post) notemason Feb 2024 OP
ATT told me last week WhiteTara Feb 2024 #1
Info here about the transition period where the Affordable Connectivity Program is about to expire. magicarpet Feb 2024 #2
Lifeline has been in place for years. notemason Feb 2024 #3
sounds like too much for so little, but thank you WhiteTara Feb 2024 #5
thanks. I'll have to read up on this. WhiteTara Feb 2024 #4

magicarpet

(16,186 posts)
2. Info here about the transition period where the Affordable Connectivity Program is about to expire.
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 09:38 PM
Feb 2024

See link for info,..

Affordable Connectivity Program Transition
Support for NDIA Affiliates Serving ACP Participants

https://www.digitalinclusion.org/affordable-connectivity-program-transition/

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Note there is a program called the Lifeline Program where the fed gov will help lower your cell phone or landline bill.

See link to Lifeline,..

How is Lifeline different from the ACP?
Lifeline is the FCC’s permanent program to support affordable access to essential communications services such as broadband Internet access. The ACP is a new program designed to provide additional support to make broadband more affordable for certain low-income households. Your Lifeline and ACP benefits can be combined and applied to the same service plan or applied to different service plans. Lifeline subscribers can choose to take ACP benefits from another service provider.

See link for more info,...

https://standupwireless.com/accordion-for-wp/how-is-lifeline-different-from-the-acp/#:~:text=Lifeline%20is%20the%20FCC%27s%20permanent,for%20certain%20low%2Dincome%20households.

notemason

(572 posts)
3. Lifeline has been in place for years.
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 09:53 PM
Feb 2024

It's the $25 monthly ACP benefit for internet service that is discontinued.

If you qualify for Lifeline, you can get a monthly benefit of:

Up to $9.25 off the cost of phone, internet, or bundled services

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