Access to Internet

• Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) [Program currently paused]

  • • NOTE:  The Affordable Connectivity Program was a federally funded initiative that phased out in May 2024. To get notified if enrollment resumes, sign up at https://www.educationsuperhighway.org/keep-me-updated/

• For more information, visit https://www.fcc.gov/acp or, https://getacp.org/esh

• FCC ACP Consumer Protections, https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/manage-mybenefit/protections-rules/

  • • The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and care. The benefit provides a discount of $30/month toward their home internet bill. In addition, the benefit provides a one-time $100 discount toward a connected device like a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. 

• Find other free/low cost plans

  • • Lifeline Program, https://www.lifelinesupport.org/get-started/

      • • Locate a provider by Zip code, https://cnm.universalservice.org/ 

        • Lifeline Survivor Benefit  

        • Lifeline Overview Flyer

        • Apply for Lifeline  

    • FCC Internet Companies Near Me Tool, https://cnm.universalservice.org/

    • NDIA’s Honor Roll of Internet Offers:  https://www.digitalinclusion.org/honor-roll-of-low-cost-plans/

      • • Free and Low-Cost Internet Plans, https://www.digitalinclusion.org/free-low-cost-internet-plans/

    • Everyone On’s Find Internet and Computer Offers Near Me Tool, https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers

    • BroadbandNow's Jersey City provider list, https://broadbandnow.com/New-Jersey/Jersey-City 

      • • "Consumer labels" for big providers: Broadband Consumer Labels Hub - BroadbandNow