AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?
Point Broadband is proud to participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). You may be eligible for up to $30/month toward your Internet service. Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion program, which will replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. This investment in broadband affordability will help ensure we can afford the connections we need for work, school, health care and more for a long time.
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How It Works

Qualifying households receive a $30 monthly credit to help pay for Internet service. This benefit will provide millions of Americans with access to critical services like telemedicine, education, employment, social services, banking, email, shopping, news, emergency information, and so much more.
The program is available in every US state and territory and tens of millions of Americans qualify. If even one person in a household receives, qualifies for, or participates in any of the below-listed programs, that entire household is eligible for the ACP program.
Medicaid
Lifeline Program
SNAP
Pell Grant Funding
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
USDA School Breakfast/Lunch Program
Tribal Programs for Residents on Qualifying Tribal Lands

How to Apply

To apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program, simply follow these easy steps below.

1

Qualify

Click here to submit an application or print out a mail-in application.

2

Connect

If already a Point Broadband customer, move to Step #3 (Claim). If you’re not a Point Broadband customer, check your availability below. If you currently have another Internet provider, you can switch to Point Broadband and claim your ACP discount.

3

Claim ACP Credit

Once you’ve confirmed eligibility and connected to Point Broadband Internet services, click the button below to claim your discount. (Once your enrollment is verified, your credit will be applied. Please allow up to 30 business days for confirmation.)

FAQs

Here are answers to some of your most Frequently Asked Questions.
When can I sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program?

Signup begins Dec. 31, 2021.

Who is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?

You must confirm eligibility through the National Verifier. To qualify, a member of your household must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Qualifies for the federal Lifeline program, including:

           - Medicaid

           - SNAP

           - Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

           - Federal Public Housing Assistance

           - Tribal Programs for Residents for Qualifying Tribal Lands

           - Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit

  • Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, or did so in the 2020-2021 school year
  • Received a federal Pell Grant in the current award year

In order to confirm your eligibility for ACP, we will have to share certain qualifying information about you with the Federal Government.

Please note that not all Point Broadband Internet services will be available for application of the ACP credit.

For how long will I receive the ACP credit?

This benefit will last for as long as the Federal Government provides funding for the ACP program. Although the government has not yet announced a program end date, we’ll provide enrolled customers with regular updates and notify you at least 30 days before the program ends and your credit is removed.

What does ACP cover?

ACP applies to monthly charges for Point Broadband Internet service and modem rental. Qualified households will temporarily receive a federal subsidy of up to $30/month toward Internet service.

Can I combine the ACP discount with other promotional or discounted offers?

No, the ACP discount is valid on regular plan rates and cannot be combined with other promotional or discounted offers from Point Broadband.

When will the credit appear on my bill?

Once we receive verification of your enrollment, you will see the ACP credit on your next bill.

Am I Eligible?

If you qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program, then simply enroll in the program. Other qualifying criteria include a household member’s qualification for the Lifeline program (such as Medicaid and SNAP) or free and reduced-price school lunch program.