Emergency Broadband Benefit Program changes to the Affordable Connectivity Program
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February 16, 2022
Madison Communications is continuing to assist local communities by participating in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program that launched on Jan. 1. They understand the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for internet services, while reducing income for many families. Their priority is to provide pathways of affordable internet services to connect eligible households to jobs, virtual classrooms, healthcare services, and much more.
Emergency Broadband Benefit recipients fully enrolled as of Dec. 31, 2021, will automatically receive their current monthly benefit until March 1, 2022. You can learn more on the program transition and steps you may need to take to stay enrolled after March 1 by visiting fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will offer qualified low-income consumers:
• A discount up to $30 per month on broadband internet services and associated equipment rentals
Household Eligibility
*For One or More Members*
• Has an income that is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
• Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline.
• Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.
• Is approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through USDA Community Eligibility Provision in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, or 2021-2022 school year.
• Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.
• Meets the eligibility criteria for participating provider’s existing low-income program.
If you have any questions please visit https://www.fcc.gov/acp or feel free to reach out to a customer care specialists at (800)-422-4848.
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