Affordable Connectivity Program

There are multiple ways to apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program benefit, including:
● Submitting an application online at AffordableConnectivity.gov
● Mailing-in a paper application
● Contacting a participating internet service provider

Once your application has been approved, you are ready to contact your preferred internet
service provider. Have your Application ID number ready, as you will need to give this
information to the representative.

• How many people will use the internet?: When more people share the same connection, a faster plan is needed to accommodate their devices.

• How will you be using the internet?: Downloading is when the internet shares information with your computer. You’ll need higher download speeds when watching Netflix and online gaming, than if you only surf the web, use social media, and do online shopping.

• More day-to-day activities also require the fastest upload speeds (when our computers share information with the internet) e.g. Zoom and video/audio calls, online gaming and sharing photos on social media.