{"id":1936,"date":"2022-04-25T14:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T21:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nwta.biz\/?p=1936"},"modified":"2022-04-25T14:00:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T21:00:48","slug":"__trashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nwta.biz\/__trashed\/","title":{"rendered":"Hunter Participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is the FCC\u2019s new program to help low-income households gain access to broadband in order to work, learn, and get healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, ACP is the long-term fund for internet affordability provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While ACP uses a similar framework to EBB, both the eligibility and the discount have changed. Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>To qualify for ACP, households must have an income 200% below the federal poverty level or receive other assistance programs. For a full list of qualifying criteria, visit the FCC\u2019s website.<\/li><li>Qualified EBB participants who want to transition to ACP can visit the FCC website for more details.<\/li><li>Households currently receiving a Lifeline benefit automatically quality but will need to opt-in with their service provider.<\/li><li>ACP eligible households can receive up to a $30 per month discount on their internet bill. The discount will show on your bill from your service provider. If your internet plan costs more than $30, participants are responsible for the remainder of the bill.<\/li><li>Before claiming your ACP benefit with your internet provider, you must apply first to ACP directly. 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