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For Qualifying Customers

The connection you need, at a price your family can afford.

Are you eligible to get FREE internet service?

Under the FFC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), low-income households can qualify to get $30/month off their home internet service. Qualifying households can use that discount with i3 to get free 100 Mbps internet service for their home or apply that discount to any of our other available speeds. See if you qualify or get started below.

How do I get ACP?

New and Current customers can follow the simple steps below!

Step 1: Apply

Go to the federal government’s National Verifier page and apply. When approved, you’ll get an application ID (keep this handy for step 2)

Step 2: Call 877-976-0711

Give us a call to discuss internet service at your home. Your $30/mo ACP discount will be applied to the speed package you choose.

Here’s a video on filling out the application for reference.

Do I qualify for ACP?

Here are the ways your household may qualify for ACP:

  • If your income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines
  • If you or your child or dependent participate in certain government assistance programs such as:
  • Lifeline benefit
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps
  • Medicaid
  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA). Including Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers), Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/202/811, Public Housing, and Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians).
  • Veterans Pension and Suriviors Benefit
  • Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program that will provide qualified households with a $30 credit toward their internet service.

How do I know if I qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program?

Eligible households qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at the below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:

  • Participates in one of these assistance programs:
    • SNAP
    • Medicaid
    • Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools
    • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
    • Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
    • Lifeline
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.
  • Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal Lands:
    • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
    • Tribal TANF
    • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
    • Tribal Head Start (income-based)

Can I order other i3 Broadband services if I have the Affordable Connectivity discount?

Yes, you can purchase other services such as home phone through us. The ACP discount will only be applied to your home internet service, so you will be responsible for pay for the remaining cost.

If I’m already qualified for ACP and using it towards internet services with another provider, can I sign up for service with i3 and transfer my discount?

Yes, if you’re already qualified for ACP and have internet through another company, you can sign up for internet service with i3 and transfer your $30 discount.

Can I apply for ACP benefit if another person in my household is already receiving one?

No, each household can only receive one monthly ACP benefit.

When will the Affordable Connectivity Program end?

There is currently no date set as to when the program will expire.

If I’m a current i3 Broadband internet customer, can I still apply for the discount?

Yes, current i3 Broadband customers who have already applied and have been approved through the National Verifier can call us at 877-976-0711 to apply for this program and have the benefit applied to their account at any time during the duration of this program.

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