Update as of June 1, 2024:
The Affordable Connectivity Program has ended for now.
Due to a lack of additional funding from Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program has ended for now. At this time the FCC is not accepting any new ACP Applications until Congress provides additional funding for the ACP Program.
Tell your representatives in Congress how important it is to vote to extend funding for ACP to help those people who need it most. Go to www.ustechfuture.org/saveacp/ or www.nalalifeline.org/save-acp.
In the interim, review our current plan offerings which already offers savings up to 50% compared to other providers. If you need further assistance in finding plan, please contact us and additional discounts may be available.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the FCC to help low-income households with a discount on broadband service and connected devices.
You are likely eligible if your household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP/Cal-Fresh, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, SSI, WIC, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch.
If your household is eligible, you could receive:
- Up to a $30/month discount on your wireless internet service
- Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
- A low cost service plan that may be fully covered through the ACP*
FAQs about ACP
What is the Affordable Connectivity Program or ACP?
The ACP is a government benefit program operated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that is designed to make broadband more affordable for struggling households. The ACP provides discounts of up to $30 per eligible household on monthly broadband Internet access service (or up to $75 per eligible household on Tribal lands) and up to $100 on certain connected devices (with a required co-pay of between $10 and $50). ACP services and devices are subject to consumer eligibility, provider participation, product availability, and approval by the FCC and its ACP administrator, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). The ACP was launched on December 31, 2021, and replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program.
If I already receive Lifeline benefits will I automatically receive the ACP benefit?
No. You must opt-in and choose an eligible service plan. Lifeline plans and benefits may be maintained without enrolling in the ACP. If you want to apply for ACP service only, visit www.ecomobile.com to apply.
What rules apply to me when I participate in the program?
Only eligible consumers may receive ACP discounts. The ACP monthly service and device discounts cannot be transferred to another household or individual. An eligible household is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount. ACP discount recipients must either make or answer a voice call (if your device is capable), send a text message (if your device is capable), use data, purchase minutes, or respond to direct contact from us at least once during any 30-day period to continue receiving your ACP discounted service.
Can I choose my ACP provider?
ACP benefits may be obtained from any participating provider of your choosing and your monthly service benefit may be transferred to another provider subject to certain regulatory restrictions.
What service plans does EcoMobile offer with the ACP discount?
You can apply your ACP discount to any available EcoMobile service plan. Service plans, including those that will require no co-pay after application of the ACP discount, will be posted on EcoMobile’s website.
What upload and download speeds will I receive?
EcoMobile provides high-speed broadband service to ACP customers. Your service plan may limit the amount of high-speed data included with your service plan and the actual speeds you will achieve while using our broadband services. Maximum speeds are optimal for real-time or near real-time, high-bandwidth uses, but lower speeds may affect your ability to stream audio and video, access certain websites and content, or interact with available applications. Other factors, including your device, network availability from our underlying carrier, your proximity to cellular towers, and environmental factors, may affect speeds. For additional information about broadband speeds, review our Broadband Transparency Disclosure.
How do I sign up for ACP with EcoMobile?
Apply now by visiting apply.ecomobile.com.
How is Lifeline different from the ACP?
Lifeline is the FCC’s permanent program to support affordable access to essential communications services such as broadband Internet access. The ACP is a new program designed to provide additional support to make broadband more affordable for certain low-income households. Your Lifeline and ACP benefits can be combined and applied to the same service plan or applied to different service plans. Lifeline subscribers can choose to take ACP benefits from another service provider.
Do I have to apply for Lifeline to get ACP?
No, you do not have to apply for Lifeline to get ACP. Go to ecomobile.com, provide your zip code and email address, and then click “Begin Application.” On that screen, you will see the rate plans available in your area. If you don’t see the “Affordable Connectivity Program” as an available option, click “See our other options” and the ACP program should be available if we provide service in your area.
How long will the ACP last?
The ACP benefit is subject to funding availability from the FCC, provider participation, and consumer eligibility. If the FCC announces that funding has been exhausted, we discontinue our ACP service offers, or we determine you are no longer eligible for the ACP, EcoMobile will notify you and you will revert to keep your service plan by paying the applicable undiscounted rate plus fees and taxes. Our terms and conditions will apply.
What else do I need to know?
For full details about EcoMobile’s ACP-supported services, please review our ACP Terms and Conditions, available by clicking here. Additional terms and conditions specific to your service plan may apply and will be communicated to you at the time you enroll in the service plan. Our standard Terms and Conditions and related policies also apply. For more information about the ACP, please call us at 611 or 1-855-825-8855.