{"id":2038,"date":"2022-05-07T20:13:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-08T03:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nwta.biz\/?p=2038"},"modified":"2022-08-24T11:02:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T18:02:04","slug":"hunter-participates-in-the-affordable-connectivity-program%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nwta.biz\/hunter-participates-in-the-affordable-connectivity-program%ef%bf%bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Hunter Participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program\ufffc"},"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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hunterfiber.com\/statement-from-hunter-communications-ceo-michael-wynschenk-regarding-the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act\/\">Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While ACP uses a similar framework to EBB, both the eligibility and the discount have changed.&nbsp; Here\u2019s what you need to know:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp; To qualify for ACP, households must have an income 200% below the federal poverty level or receive other assistance programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;For a full list of qualifying criteria, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/acpbenefit.org\/do-i-qualify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FCC\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp; &nbsp;Qualified EBB participants who want to transition to ACP can visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hunterfiber.com\/hunter-participates-in-the-affordable-connectivity-program\/fcc.gov\/broadbandbenefit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FCC website<\/a>&nbsp;for more details.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp; Households currently receiving a Lifeline benefit automatically quality but will need to opt-in with their service provider.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.&nbsp; ACP eligible households can receive up to a $30 per month discount on their internet bill.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>The discount will show on your bill from your service provider.&nbsp; If your internet plan costs more than $30, participants are responsible for the remainder of the bill.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.&nbsp; Before claiming your ACP benefit with your internet provider, you must apply first to ACP directly.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;Applicants may have to show proof of income (i.e. tax returns or pay stubs) or proof of participation in an assistance program (i.e. letter or official document).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current and new customers are eligible to participate.&nbsp; To apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/acpbenefit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACP website<\/a>.&nbsp; Once applied, participants should contact their provider to have the discount applied to their bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiberbroadband.org\/blog\/douglas-county,-oregon-creates-$28m-economic-impact-with-fiber-each-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.fiberbroadband.org\/blog\/douglas-county,-oregon-creates-$28m-economic-impact-with-fiber-each-year<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<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. 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