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What is the Affordable
Connectivity Program?

Americans need cell phone service and access to high-speed internet connections. It’s no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity in lieu of the pandemic. To ensure Americans receive affordable high-speed internet, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris collaborated with Democrats and Republicans to create the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

The service offers a discount of up to $30 on monthly broadband internet service to eligible households and $75 per month for residents on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible individuals who pair their ACP benefit with a provider, such as Q Link Wireless, a leading provider of the Lifeline Program and Affordable Connectivity Program, can get monthly high-speed internet for free with free and unlimited cell phone service.

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How Can You Qualify for the ACP?

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You may be eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if you meet one of two qualifications.

First, you may automatically qualify if you participate in government programs, such as:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps

Medicaid

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Federal Public Housing Assistance (FHPA)

Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit

Or you can qualify by income. Individuals and households are eligible for ACP if their income is at or below 200% of their state’s federal poverty guidelines. Check the table below:

2022 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Persons in family/household Poverty guideline
1 $13,590
2 $18,310
3 $23,030
4 $27,750
5 $32,470
6 $37,190
7 $41,910
8 $46,630
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,720 for each additional person.
2022 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR ALASKA
Persons in family/household Poverty guideline
1 $16,990
2 $22,890
3 $28,790
4 $34,690
5 $40,590
6 $46,490
7 $52,390
8 $58,290
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,900 for each additional person.
2022 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR HAWAII
Persons in family/household Poverty guideline
1 $15,630
2 $21,060
3 $26,490
4 $31,920
5 $37,350
6 $42,780
7 $48,210
8 $53,640
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,430 for each additional person.

How to Sign Up for the Affordable Connectivity Program?

Step 1: Sign Up with a Wireless Service Provider

  •  In general, you must choose the government benefit program you participate in, or whether you qualify based on income.

Step 2: Wait for Government approval

  • When you sign up with a wireless provider, you will be connected to the National Verifier, where your application will be automatically approved if you meet all the requirements.

FAQs on the Affordable Connectivity Program

 

What is the ACP?
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal government program that reduces the customer’s broadband internet service bill. It is dependent on government funds. At Q Link Wireless, the plan offers FREE UNLIMITED Data, Talk, & Text on one of the fastest networks.
How do I Qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
You can qualify if you participate in a government benefit program, such as SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, etc., or if your income is at or below 200% of your state’s federal poverty level.
Why Can’t I Transfer My ACP Benefit Immediately?
The new transfer rule, implemented on April 15, 2022, by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), states that ACP participants can transfer their ACP benefit to another provider once per calendar month. So, if you receive the ACP benefit from another provider, you must wait until the first of the following month to transfer to another provider.
Which Internet Service Provider (ISP) Should I Choose?
Several ISPs participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program. Most require a monthly fee, one fee comparable to the next. However, some wireless service providers offer free unlimited data with no contracts, monthly bills, or hidden fees. One such provider is Q Link Wireless. When you choose one of these providers, you can make the most of your ACP benefit and eliminate your cell phone bill while you experience high-speed coverage.
Will it be Easier to Get ACP if I Have Lifeline?
Yes, it will be easier for customers to enroll in the ACP if they already have Lifeline. If you participate in Lifeline, you already meet all the government qualifications. Simply accept the service provider's Terms and Conditions agreement to receive the ACP benefit.
Which are the government benefits programs that make me qualify?
    - Lifeline - SNAP - Medicaid - SSI - Federal Public Housing Assistance - Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefits Fund and more You may also qualify if your total household income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or unemployment.