FCC Affordable Connectivity Program

Empire Access Offers Discounted Internet through the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program


WHAT IS IT?

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.

Program enrollment is now open. 

  

 WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

A household is eligible if one member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: 

  • Has an income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or the FCC’s Lifeline program
  • Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
  • Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
  • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income program.

 

HOW TO APPLY AND RECEIVE YOUR BENEFIT?

Follow the steps listed below in Part 1 and Part 2 to Apply and Receive your benefit from Empire Access.

PART 1 - Apply

  • Go to https://ACPBenefit.org ACPBenefit.org to submit an application or print out a mail-in application; and
  • Click Apply Now
  • Enter your information on the enrollment form (this includes Name, Date of Birth, Last 4 of social secutity number (if applicable), Home Address, and Confirming qualification and household information). You will be prompted to create an account as part of the application process.
  • Once you finish entering your application information, the system will provide a qualification status.
  • Next, you will receive a message indicating your qualification status.  If you qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program, you will need to proceed to Part 2 (Receive Your Benefit from Empire Access).

   Note: If you would like to file your applicaiton in the mail instead of online, please contact our office at 800-338-3300 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a copy of the applicaion.

 

PART 2 - Receive Your Benefit from Empire Access

  • Contact Empire Access at 800-338-3300 and ask to sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
  • Tell us you have been approved for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
  • Provide us with the same information you used on your Affordable Connectivity Program application. This includes Name, Date of Birth, Last 4 of social secutity number (if applicable), Home Address, and Applicaiton ID.
  • We will send you an Opt In Form for you to sign and return. This form confirms enrollment with Empire Access.
  • Once we receive your signed Opt In Form, your discount of up to $30/month will be applied to your monthly bill.

 

For more information on eligibility and enrollment, contact Empire Access at 800-338-3300 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..