Any families that qualify for free school meals, food stamps or public housing assistance can also get help paying Internet bills and computer costs.

On Jan. 1, the U.S. launched the federal Affordable Connectivity Program to help families that are struggling to pay the costs of getting online for work, school and play.

• Learn more and how to apply here.

• Or call 877-384-2575

Programa de Descuentos Para Internet

• Averigue más en español aquí

• o visite acpbenefit.org

• o llame al 877-384-2575

The program pays up to $30 a month for broadband internet service and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet.

Any household that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines is eligible. For example, a family of four earning $53,000 a year or less is eligible. See a full income chart here.

Also, any household where at least one member is receiving benefits including free or reduced price school meals, SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, federal public housing assistance, SSI or WIC is also eligible.

The $14.2 billion program is a longer-term replacement for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program that has aided families during the pandemic. Households receiving EBB benefits can continue receiving them through March 31. Most of those households will also qualify for the new program.

“The response to the Emergency Broadband Benefit proved what many knew to be true: the cost of high-speed internet is out of reach for too many of us,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.

“Now with the long-term Affordable Connectivity Program, we have the opportunity to enroll even more households and help ensure they can afford the internet connections they need for work, school, health care and more for years.”

To apply, go to acpbenefit.org.

Programa de Descuentos Para Internet

Averigue más aquí

o Visite acpbenefit.org