Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was launched by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that all American households can afford high-speed internet access (broadband) for education, work, and access to a myriad of online services.
Spectrum joined the league of ACP internet providers that agreed to partner with the FCC for the wide-scale implementation of the ACP program. The Spectrum Affordable Connectivity Program is available to all households who qualify for the monthly $30 credit towards their broadband connections.
Spectrum Low Income Internet Program
The Spectrum Affordable Connectivity Program allows low-income households to subscribe to Spectrum’s 100 Mbps internet plan for free. Once the Spectrum ACP application is approved, the applicant is entitled to a $30/mo credit from the US government, which covers the entire monthly bill for the 100 Mbps Spectrum internet plan. As a result, low-income households can get reliable access to a high-speed internet plan for free!
Save $30/mo. on Your Monthly Internet Bill
Existing customers can also benefit from the $30/mo Spectrum ACP credit by applying it to their current Spectrum Internet plan. For instance, if an individual subscribes to Spectrum’s 300 Mbps package for $49.99 per month, he only needs to pay $19.99/mo, and the government will bear the remaining $30 due to his participation in the Spectrum Affordable Connectivity Program.
Spectrum ACP customers are also entitled to the perks available to regular Spectrum Internet customers. These include access to Spectrum WiFi Hotspots, a free internet modem, Advanced WiFi, and a self-installation option. The monthly Spectrum ACP discount can be used more efficiently by subscribing to the three-in-one Spectrum One Bundle.
Internet Prices After Spectrum ACP Discount
| Internet Speed | Regular Price | Price After ACP |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Mbps | $30.00/mo | $0.00/mo |
| 300 Mbps | $49.99/mo | $19.99/mo |
| 500 Mbps | $69.99/mo | $39.99/mo |
| 1 Gbps | $89.99/mo | $59.99/mo |
Eligible households for the Spectrum Affordable Connectivity Program can get 100 Mbps Spectrum Internet service for free. Existing customers can apply for the Spectrum Affordable Connectivity program to benefit from the monthly $30 Spectrum ACP credit.
Already Approved for the ACP Program?
Qualified low-income individuals can subscribe to Spectrum Internet®, Internet Ultra, and Internet Gig for $19.99, $39.99, and $59.99 per month respectively.
Eligibility Criteria for Spectrum ACP
Only those internet users qualify for the Spectrum ACP program whose combined household income is less than 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
So, if you are a family of four and your combined annual income is less than $55,500 ($4,625/ mo), you can apply for the Spectrum Affordable Connectivity Program.
Families Receiving Government Support
If you or one of your family members is signed up for one of these federal assistance programs, then your family automatically qualifies for the Spectrum ACP credit.
- Medicaid
- Veteran’s pension or survivor benefits program
- Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
- Public housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Supplemental Security Income
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food stamps)
- Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program/ School Breakfast Program
- Recipients of the Federal Pell Grant can also apply for the Spectrum Affordable Connectivity Program.
Families Living on Tribal Land
Families that live on federally recognized tribal lands and fall under the category of low-income households can qualify for ACP along with those who are participants of one of the following schemes:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Spectrum ACP Application Process
Applying for Spectrum Affordable Connectivity Program is a simple 2-step process.
Firstly, you will have to verify your eligibility for the Spectrum ACP program on a federal level and check whether or not you qualify for the program. All qualifiers can click on ‘Apply Now’ and fill out the application form available on FCC’s National Verifier page.
Another option is to directly call the 24/7 Spectrum ACP program support desk at (877) 410-3834 and follow the procedure recommended by the support team for successfully enrolling in the Spectrum ACP program. You can also fill out the online form available at Spectrum’s website to apply for the Spectrum Affordable Connectivity Program.
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Conclusion
The Spectrum Affordable Connectivity Program is a limited-time offer for low-income households and tribal families to avail of the $30/month ACP credit on all Spectrum Internet® plans. By signing up for this internet assistance program, you can join the 12.6 million low-income families who have made themselves inflation-proof with the Spectrum ACP program.
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