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City of Palm Desert California - Broadband Internet Discounts Available to Low Income Households 09 January 2024 ( news )
City of Palm Desert , state California ( By Press Release office)
Jan 09,2024
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Many low - income individuals and families nationwide are now eligible to receive a $30 per month discount on their internet bills , as well as a one - time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop , desktop computer or tablet . This benefit is part of the Affordable Connectivity Program ( ACP ) , a federal initiative stemming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law .
In conjunction with ACP , the White House has secured commitments from 20 major internet providers , including Spectrum , Frontier , and Verizon , to offer program - eligible households high - speed internet plans for no more than $30 , which means monthly plans could be free for eligible program participants . The ACP benefit can also be applied to plans from more than 1 , 300 other providers to reduce monthly broadband costs .
There are three ways to qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program:
Income:
Households with income levels at or below 200% of the federal poverty line are eligible for ACP . In California , a single individual would have to make $29 , 160 or less based on 2023 guidelines , while a household of four people would have to make $60 , 000 or below . A tool on the
getinternet . gov
website can help you determine if you qualify based on income for your household size .
Government Assistance Participants:
You can also be eligible for the ACP benefit if you or someone in your household participates certain Federal or Tribal assistance programs , including SNAP , Medicaid , Supplemental Security Income , Pell Grants , Federal Public Housing Assistance , certain Veterans ' programs , and more . This applies to children or dependents in the household , as well . For example , a child participating in a Free or Reduced - Price School Lunch Program will qualify the household for ACP participation .
If you already receive a Lifeline Benefit:
Those that participate in the FCC Lifeline program automatically qualify for ACP .
How to sign up for ACP:
Visit
getinternet . gov
to check the list of participating providers and to sign up online . A mail - in application is also available on the “How to Apply” page of the Get Internet site .
Individuals without internet access who would like additional information are encouraged to call the program’s help center at 877 - 384 - 2575 .
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