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young girl looking at laptop. text: Affordable Connectivity Program Helping Households Get Access to Broadband
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NYCHA Residents: Learn How to Receive Discounted Internet Service

LaToya

Did you know that eligible New Yorkers may qualify for a $30 monthly discount on internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program? 

The federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) seeks to ensure that low-income households can afford broadband internet service for work, school, and more. It replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB). (If you are already enrolled in the EBB, you will receive the $50 monthly discount until March 1, 2022; after that, you can transfer into the ACP for the lower benefit of $30 a month. Learn more here.) 

If you qualify for the ACP, you can receive up to $30 a month off an internet plan and equipment rentals, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a copayment between $10 and $50).  

Here’s some important eligibility and application information:  

  • Any household with a child attending a NYC public school will be able to qualify.  
  • Other criteria for qualifying for the ACP’s $30 monthly benefit include participating in SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, SSI, and more.  
  • You do NOT need to submit to a credit check. 
  • You do NOT need to be a U.S. citizen or have a Social Security number. 

To learn more about ACP and to apply, visit https://access.nyc.gov/programs/affordable-connectivity-program/