What happened to the ACP?

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.

Due to a lack of additional funding from Congress, the ACP stopped accepting new applications as of February 7, 2024. Funding for the program is projected to run through April 2024. This date is an estimate and may change.

When will my ACP benefit end?

If you applied for the ACP and signed up with an internet company prior to February 7, 2024, then you will continue to receive your benefit for now. The FCC has formally announced that ACP money will be depleted by the end of April. ACP customers will receive their last discounted bill in April. More information can be found in their formal notice.

What if I applied for the ACP benefit before February 7, 2024, and am waiting to hear back about my application?

As of February 7 applications are no longer being processed. If your application was still pending review on the 7th, it will not be reviewed, and you will not receive the ACP benefit. However, if you would have qualified for ACP you may also qualify for Federal Lifeline or California LifeLine, which offer discounts to data and phone plans.