Low Cost Internet Options

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The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal government program that provides helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

A sample of participating companies:

AT&T Access: Access from AT&T  provides low-cost internet service for eligible households—plans up to $30/mo. with speeds up to 100Mbps available. You’ll enjoy no annual contract, free installation, and in-home Wi-Fi® included. With the federal ACP benefit plus Access from AT&T you’re eligible to receive internet speeds up to 100Mbps for free.

CenturyLink Lifeline: The Standard Plan provides federal monthly support of up to $9.25 for qualifying broadband service and $5.25 for voice services. In some states, additional monthly support is also available.

Spectrum Internet Assist program provides reliable, high-speed internet access at an affordable price for those who qualify. Eligible low-income households can receive discounted 30 Mbps high-speed internet, along with Security Suite and an internet modem, at no additional charge.Spectrum Internet Assist requires no contracts, and as always, there are no data caps or hidden fees.