Affordable Connectivity Program
Launched on January 1st, 2022, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a long-term, $14 billion dollar internet subsidy program administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). It offers eligible NYC households a monthly discount of up to $30 on internet service bills and a one-time $100 discount on a device.
The discount must be offered by the provider to you for any broadband product available to other customers. However, upselling is prohibited. That means a provider can not push you into a more expensive tier of service than what you may be comfortable with or want to access.
If you were enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) before 12/30/2021, you will get the EBB’s $50 monthly discount until March 1, 2022. You will be transferred into the ACP for a $30 discount and your provider must notify you.
Monthly Benefit
Eligible New York City residents can receive a discount of up to $30 per month for broadband service, equipment, and device rentals.
One-time Device Discount
Program participants can receive a one-off discount of up to $100 towards the purchase of a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of $10 - $50), where available.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I Qualify?
You qualify if:
Note:There is more than one household living at my address, can we all apply?
Only one member of your household needs to meet any one of the criteria above to qualify. If you share housing with more than one household, complete the Household Worksheet in English or Spanish to determine your eligibility.Where can I find out more and apply?
It is a 2-step process – 1) you must apply for the discount at https://acpbenefit.org, and once approved, 2) you must find a local participating ISP to sign up for service and receive the discount. If you experience trouble with your enrollment process, or have questions about the status of your application, call the ACP helpline at (877) 384-2575.