Low-cost Internet
In today’s world, having access to broadband internet is a necessity. Unfortunately, many low-income households are not yet connected to high-speed internet at home. The Low-cost Internet module presents the advantages of home broadband, explains how it works and how it is priced, and outlines a handful of service plans designed to make high-speed internet more affordable for low-income households.
Publication List
Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program
Broadband (high-speed) internet service is essential for conducting the necessary tasks of daily life, including learning and doing homework, telecommuting, looking for a job, banking, and accessing remote health services. This guide introduces the two federal programs that offer discounts on home broadband and wireless data service for qualifying low- and moderate-income households.
Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (Spanish)
El servicio de internet de banda ancha (de alta velocidad) es esencial para realizar las tareas necesarias de la vida diaria, tal como estudiar y hacer tarea, trabajar a distancia, buscar trabajo, conectarse a su banco y acceder a servicios médicos de forma remota. Esta guía describe los dos programas federales que ofrecen descuentos en internet residencial y servicio de datos inalámbrico para los hogares de bajos y moderados ingresos que califican.
Getting Up to Speed
Today, high-speed home internet service (broadband) is virtually a necessity for everything from finding a job to doing homework. However, many low-income households are at a disadvantage because broadband has been unaffordable for them. This fact sheet explains more about broadband, including its importance, benefits, availability and pricing. It also presents special programs that offer low- and moderate-income households fast home internet service at a discount.
Getting up to Speed (Spanish)
En la actualidad el servicio de internet de alta velocidad en el hogar (banda ancha) es prácticamente una necesidad para todo, desde encontrar un empleo hasta hacer la tarea de la escuela. Sin embargo, muchas familias de bajos ingresos están en desventaja porque la banda ancha les ha sido inaccesible. Esta hoja informativa explica más sobre la banda ancha, incluso su importancia, beneficios, disponibilidad y precios. También presenta programas especiales que ofrecen servicio de internet rápido en el hogar con descuento a las familias de bajos ingresos.
Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (Vietnamese)
Dịch vụ mạng điện toán (tốc độ cao) cần thiết để làm các công việc hàng ngày, bao gồm học hành và làm bài tập, liên lạc, tìm việc, giao dịch ngân hàng và sử dụng dịch vụ y tế tại nhà. Hướng dẫn này giới thiệu đến quý vị hai chương trình giảm giá tiền mạng điện toán tốc độ cao và trữ liệu cho thiết bị di động của chính phủ dành cho các gia đình có lợi tức từ thấp đến trung bình đủ tiêu chuẩn.
Affordable Connectivity Program
This publication provides details about the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) for Tribal lands residents, which provides a monthly benefit of $75 that is applied to the cost of your internet service, resulting in a lower bill.