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Low-Income Internet Guide for All 50 States
A recent CNET survey found that 63% of Americans paid more for home internet last year than the previous year. In addition, the Affordable Connectivity Program came to a halt in 2024, leaving 23 million households without a suitable alternative to low-income internet accessibility. Many households were in rural areas with limited internet options, and nearly half were military families. In the wake of the loss of the ACP, many internet service providers, including CenturyLink, Google Fiber and Quantum Fiber, returned ACP customers to standard rates. How to apply for low-income internet now On the other hand, some ISPs chose to include low-cost plans with slower speeds (think 50 megabits per second) for discounted rates and a handful of ISPs, like Kinetic by Windstream, are continuing the $30 monthly discount for eligible households. Although there is yet to be an affordable internet replacement program, you still have one or two options for a monthly discount on home internet. The federal Lifeline program doesn't offer the same substantial discount, but it can be helpful with affording home internet. It provides a $9.25-per-month broadband benefit for eligible households or up to $34.25 for homes on tribal lands. In some cases, you may also qualify for service from nonprofit PCs for People, which offers a widespread, affordable internet program that starts at $15 per month for access to T-Mobile's 4G LTE network with the purchase of a mobile hotspot. You must provide documentation of enrollment in a government assistance program or proof of income eligibility. Additionally, T-Mobile's Project 10Million strives to get low-income students online with a free 100GB of hotspot internet per year. Locating local internet providers Your search for affordable internet in a post-ACP world starts with your existing ISP. Look for communications about options and then compare with offers from other providers that service your address. You can find what's available by entering your address on the Federal Communications Commission's broadband map. Best low-income internet options by state Find your state to explore affordable internet options that may be available in your area. Some ISPs require an eligibility check for their low-income plans so gather your proof of income and documentation for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the National School Lunch Program, Supplemental Security Income or other assistance programs. Some of the programs compiled here have end dates and specific requirements. Reach out to your ISP for full information on serviceability, eligibility and qualifying for low-cost internet programs. Low-income internet options in Alabama Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. You may have to show proof of income eligibility or participation in a government assistance program. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. You may have to show proof of income eligibility or participation in a government assistance program. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Kinetic by Windstream Benefit Credit : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). TDS Connect : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Alaska GCI Lifeline with Data : Lifeline-eligible GCI customers may qualify for a $1-per-month mobile program that includes 12GB of data. : Lifeline-eligible GCI customers may qualify for a $1-per-month mobile program that includes 12GB of data. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. : Everyone who qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Lifeline : The Lifeline program is available across the US. It offers a discount of $9.25 to most qualified residents but Alaska is an exception. The entire state is considered tribal land, so the Lifeline benefit in Alaska is $34.25 per month. Alaska Communications plans, for example, start at $80 per month, so the Lifeline benefit can cut that cost by over 40%. : The Lifeline program is available across the US. It offers a discount of $9.25 to most qualified residents but Alaska is an exception. The entire state is considered tribal land, so the Lifeline benefit in Alaska is $34.25 per month. Alaska Communications plans, for example, start at $80 per month, so the Lifeline benefit can cut that cost by over 40%. SpitWSpots Keep Alaska Connected: Eligible Alaskans can qualify for free 10Mbps internet service through wireless ISP SpitWSpots around the Homer and Soldotna area. Low-income internet options in Arizona Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Connect Arizona : Connect Arizona is a resource led by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. It maintains a list of internet offers and discounts available throughout the state. Browse through providers, speeds, prices and Lifeline eligibility to find a plan that fits your budget. Digital navigators provide one-on-one phone support. Connect Arizona also provides a map of free Wi-Fi locations. : Connect Arizona is a resource led by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. It maintains a list of internet offers and discounts available throughout the state. Browse through providers, speeds, prices and Lifeline eligibility to find a plan that fits your budget. Digital navigators provide one-on-one phone support. Connect Arizona also provides a map of free Wi-Fi locations. Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Optimum Advantage Internet : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). TDS Connect : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Arkansas Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. : Everyone who qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Kinetic by Windstream Benefit Credit : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. Optimum Advantage Internet : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Surf's up at the Santa Monica Pier off the coast of internet options in California Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. California residents on SSI can also qualify. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. California residents on SSI can also qualify. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Astound Internet First : Astound offers two plans through its Internet First program for qualifying low-income households. The 50Mbps plan runs $10 per month and the 150Mbps plan is $20 per month. There are no contracts and equipment is included. New customers can get the first three months free while existing Astound ACP customers can transition to Internet First. : Astound offers two plans through its Internet First program for qualifying low-income households. The 50Mbps plan runs $10 per month and the 150Mbps plan is $20 per month. There are no contracts and equipment is included. New customers can get the first three months free while existing Astound ACP customers can transition to Internet First. California Broadband for All : Broadband for All is a state program aimed at closing the digital divide. To find affordable internet options for your area, enter your ZIP code and check the conditions that apply to your household. : Broadband for All is a state program aimed at closing the digital divide. To find affordable internet options for your area, enter your ZIP code and check the conditions that apply to your household. Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. Human-I-T California Connectivity Bundle : Human-I-T's bundle includes a Chromebook, a mobile 4G LTE hotspot and three months of internet access for $135. You must participate in an approved government assistance program to qualify. : Human-I-T's bundle includes a Chromebook, a mobile 4G LTE hotspot and three months of internet access for $135. You must participate in an approved government assistance program to qualify. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Los Angeles County Community Broadband Networks : Plans start at $25 per month for low-income residents in South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights. Fixed wireless ISP WeLink Communications is the initial partner for the project, which is launching later in 2025. : Plans start at $25 per month for low-income residents in South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights. Fixed wireless ISP WeLink Communications is the initial partner for the project, which is launching later in 2025. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Optimum Advantage Internet : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). Starry Connect : Fixed wireless ISP Starry specializes in providing broadband to multi-unit buildings. Starry Connect is a special plan that costs $15 per month for symmetrical 30Mbps speeds with no data caps or contracts and a no-cost router included. Connect is available to certain public and affordable housing properties in Starry's coverage areas. In California, that includes the Los Angeles metro area. Check your address with Starry to see if it's available in your building. : Fixed wireless ISP Starry specializes in providing broadband to multi-unit buildings. Starry Connect is a special plan that costs $15 per month for symmetrical 30Mbps speeds with no data caps or contracts and a no-cost router included. Connect is available to certain public and affordable housing properties in Starry's coverage areas. In California, that includes the Los Angeles metro area. Check your address with Starry to see if it's available in your building. TDS Connect : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Colorado Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). Starry Connect : Fixed wireless ISP Starry specializes in providing broadband to multi-unit buildings. Starry Connect is a special plan that costs $15 per month for symmetrical 30Mbps speeds with no data caps or contracts and a no-cost router included. Connect is available to certain public and affordable housing properties in Starry's coverage areas. In Colorado, that's the Denver metro area. Check your address with Starry to see if it's available in your building. : Fixed wireless ISP Starry specializes in providing broadband to multi-unit buildings. Starry Connect is a special plan that costs $15 per month for symmetrical 30Mbps speeds with no data caps or contracts and a no-cost router included. Connect is available to certain public and affordable housing properties in Starry's coverage areas. In Colorado, that's the Denver metro area. Check your address with Starry to see if it's available in your building. TDS Connect : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Connecticut Breezeline Internet Assist : Breezeline's plan for qualified low-income households costs $10 per month for speeds up to 50Mbps and includes a modem. You will qualify if you've already qualified for the ACP or participate in government assistance programs like the NSLP or SNAP. You'll need to contact Breezeline to sign up. : Breezeline's plan for qualified low-income households costs $10 per month for speeds up to 50Mbps and includes a modem. You will qualify if you've already qualified for the ACP or participate in government assistance programs like the NSLP or SNAP. You'll need to contact Breezeline to sign up. Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Optimum Advantage Internet : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Delaware Breezeline Internet Assist : Breezeline's plan for qualified low-income households costs $10 per month for speeds up to 50Mbps and includes a modem. You will qualify if you've already qualified for the ACP or participate in government assistance programs like the NSLP or SNAP. You'll need to contact Breezeline to sign up. : Breezeline's plan for qualified low-income households costs $10 per month for speeds up to 50Mbps and includes a modem. You will qualify if you've already qualified for the ACP or participate in government assistance programs like the NSLP or SNAP. You'll need to contact Breezeline to sign up. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. Verizon Fios is available in parts of Delaware and is also eligible for discounts. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. Verizon Fios is available in parts of Delaware and is also eligible for discounts. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Florida Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Breezeline Internet Assist : Breezeline's plan for qualified low-income households costs $10 per month for speeds up to 50Mbps and includes a modem. You will qualify if you've already qualified for the ACP or participate in government assistance programs like the NSLP or SNAP. You'll need to contact Breezeline to sign up. : Breezeline's plan for qualified low-income households costs $10 per month for speeds up to 50Mbps and includes a modem. You will qualify if you've already qualified for the ACP or participate in government assistance programs like the NSLP or SNAP. You'll need to contact Breezeline to sign up. Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Kinetic by Windstream Benefit Credit : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). TDS Connect : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. The Georgia State Capitol building in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Getty Images Low-income internet options in Georgia Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Kinetic by Windstream Benefit Credit : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). TDS Connect : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Hawaii Hawaiian Telecom Internet Kokua Program : Low-income DSL customers may qualify for $10-per-month service for download speeds up to 7Mbps with a gateway included. Fiber-served households may qualify for 25Mbps download speeds for $13 per month including a gateway device. There's a one-time internet activation fee of $35. Your household income must be at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines. : Low-income DSL customers may qualify for $10-per-month service for download speeds up to 7Mbps with a gateway included. Fiber-served households may qualify for 25Mbps download speeds for $13 per month including a gateway device. There's a one-time internet activation fee of $35. Your household income must be at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines. Hawaiian Telecom Fioptics Internet Assistance : Hawaiian Telecom's assistance program provides 100Mbps symmetrical fiber service for $30 per month for 12 months. There are no data caps or contracts. You must have qualified for the Lifeline program or have participated in the ACP within the last year. You can provide your own router or rent one for an additional $11 per month. If you qualify for Lifeline, you can use that as an additional discount. The program runs through the end of 2025. : Hawaiian Telecom's assistance program provides 100Mbps symmetrical fiber service for $30 per month for 12 months. There are no data caps or contracts. You must have qualified for the Lifeline program or have participated in the ACP within the last year. You can provide your own router or rent one for an additional $11 per month. If you qualify for Lifeline, you can use that as an additional discount. The program runs through the end of 2025. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Spectrum Internet Assist: Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). Low-income internet options in Idaho Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Optimum Advantage Internet : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). TDS Connect : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. Verizon Forward: Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Low-income internet options in Illinois Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Astound Internet First : Astound offers two plans through its Internet First program for qualifying low-income households. The 50Mbps plan runs $10 per month and the 150Mbps plan is $20 per month. There are no contracts and equipment is included. New customers can get the first three months free while existing Astound ACP customers can transition to Internet First. : Astound offers two plans through its Internet First program for qualifying low-income households. The 50Mbps plan runs $10 per month and the 150Mbps plan is $20 per month. There are no contracts and equipment is included. New customers can get the first three months free while existing Astound ACP customers can transition to Internet First. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants o;der than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants o;der than 65). Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Indiana Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Astound Internet First : Astound offers two plans through its Internet First program for qualifying low-income households. The 50Mbps plan runs $10 per month and the 150Mbps plan is $20 per month. There are no contracts and equipment is included. New customers can get the first three months free while existing Astound ACP customers can transition to Internet First. : Astound offers two plans through its Internet First program for qualifying low-income households. The 50Mbps plan runs $10 per month and the 150Mbps plan is $20 per month. There are no contracts and equipment is included. New customers can get the first three months free while existing Astound ACP customers can transition to Internet First. Gigabit Now : This local, Indiana-based fiber network is offering 250Mbps symmetrical download and upload speeds and a free Wi-Fi router for as low as $10 for households that previously qualified for the ACP. Residents of Bloomington, Columbus, Bartholomew County and Shelbyville can apply for the program online. : This local, Indiana-based fiber network is offering 250Mbps symmetrical download and upload speeds and a free Wi-Fi router for as low as $10 for households that previously qualified for the ACP. Residents of Bloomington, Columbus, Bartholomew County and Shelbyville can apply for the program online. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). TDS Connect : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Iowa Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Kinetic by Windstream Benefit Credit : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Verizon Forward: Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Low-income internet options in Kansas Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Kentucky Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Altafiber Fioptics Internet Assistance : Altafiber's assistance program provides 100Mbps symmetrical fiber service for $30 per month for 12 months. There are no data caps or contracts. You must have qualified for the Lifeline program or have participated in the ACP within the past year. You can provide your own router or rent one for an additional $12 per month. If you qualify for Lifeline, then you can use that as an additional discount. The program runs through the end of 202. Altafiber is available in parts of Northern Kentucky. : Altafiber's assistance program provides 100Mbps symmetrical fiber service for $30 per month for 12 months. There are no data caps or contracts. You must have qualified for the Lifeline program or have participated in the ACP within the past year. You can provide your own router or rent one for an additional $12 per month. If you qualify for Lifeline, then you can use that as an additional discount. The program runs through the end of 202. Altafiber is available in parts of Northern Kentucky. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Kinetic by Windstream Benefit Credit : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. : Kinetic by Windstream's ACP customers will continue to receive a Kinetic Benefit Credit that matches the previous federal subsidy. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility standards set by the ACP, you'll receive the credit. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). TDS Connect : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. Optimum Advantage Internet : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Louisiana Access from AT&T : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. : AT&T's low-income program provides speeds up to 100Mbps to qualifying households. It covers AT&T's fiber network and its legacy DSL network. The program costs $30 per month and includes equipment. There are no data caps. To qualify, you must be eligible for SNAP or NSLP or have a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. If you can get only DSL, and your maximum available speed is 10Mbps or less, then you may be able to get Access by AT&T for $10 per month with a data cap. Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Optimum Advantage Internet : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. : For $15 per month, Optimum Advantage Internet provides speeds up to 50Mbps with no data caps and no contracts. The plan includes a router. Your household must meet criteria that may include participation in the NSLP or eligibility for SSI. It's also available for veterans who receive state or federal public assistance. For more speed, check into Optimum Advantage+ Internet for speeds up to 100Mbps for $25 per month. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants over 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants over 65). Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Maine Breezeline Internet Assist : Breezeline's plan for qualified low-income households costs $10 per month for speeds up to 50Mbps and includes a modem. You will qualify if you've already qualified for the ACP or participate in government assistance programs like the NSLP or SNAP. You'll need to contact Breezeline to sign up. : Breezeline's plan for qualified low-income households costs $10 per month for speeds up to 50Mbps and includes a modem. You will qualify if you've already qualified for the ACP or participate in government assistance programs like the NSLP or SNAP. You'll need to contact Breezeline to sign up. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). TDS Connect : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. : The TDS Connect program is aimed at low-income households that participated in the ACP. It delivers up to 200Mbps service for $30 per month with a Wi-Fi modem, 24/7 tech support and no required contracts. Trailrunner ACP Continuation Program : Fixed wireless provider Trailrunner Broadband Internet joins a handful of ISPs in continuing the ACP discount for existing customers. In addition to their existing customers, Trailrunner will also honor the ACP discount for any previously approved ACP recipient who wants to switch from another ISP. : Fixed wireless provider Trailrunner Broadband Internet joins a handful of ISPs in continuing the ACP discount for existing customers. In addition to their existing customers, Trailrunner will also honor the ACP discount for any previously approved ACP recipient who wants to switch from another ISP. Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Blue skies shine over Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Getty Images Low-income internet options in Maryland Astound Internet First : Astound offers two plans through its Internet First program for qualifying low-income households. The 50Mbps plan runs $10 per month, and the 150Mbps plan is $20 per month. There are no contracts and equipment is included. New customers can get the first three months free while existing Astound ACP customers can transition to Internet First. : Astound offers two plans through its Internet First program for qualifying low-income households. The 50Mbps plan runs $10 per month, and the 150Mbps plan is $20 per month. There are no contracts and equipment is included. New customers can get the first three months free while existing Astound ACP customers can transition to Internet First. Breezeline Internet Assist : Breezeline's plan for qualified low-income households costs $10 per month for speeds up to 50Mbps and includes a modem. You will qualify if you've already qualified for the ACP or participate in government assistance programs like the NSLP or SNAP. You'll need to contact Breezeline to sign up. : Breezeline's plan for qualified low-income households costs $10 per month for speeds up to 50Mbps and includes a modem. You will qualify if you've already qualified for the ACP or participate in government assistance programs like the NSLP or SNAP. You'll need to contact Breezeline to sign up. Choptank Fiber Low Income Access Program : Choptank Fiber offers a $30-per-month discount on home internet to customers who already participate in an energy assistance program or qualified for assistance from the ACP. Contact Choptank Fiber to enroll. : Choptank Fiber offers a $30-per-month discount on home internet to customers who already participate in an energy assistance program or qualified for assistance from the ACP. Contact Choptank Fiber to enroll. Human-I-T Franklin T10 Hotspot : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. : Everyone who already qualified for the ACP automatically qualifies for this offer of unlimited 4G LTE internet access for $15 monthly. Note that the hotspot device itself costs $73 upfront. Marylanders Online : Connect with a digital navigator for one-on-one assistance with finding an affordable internet plan for your home. It's part of the University of Maryland Extension service. : Connect with a digital navigator for one-on-one assistance with finding an affordable internet plan for your home. It's part of the University of Maryland Extension service. Mediacom Xtream Connect : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. : Get up to 100Mbps cable download speeds with Mediacom's Xtream Connect program for qualified low-income households. The $29 monthly fee includes a $14-per-month modem rental. Homes with at least one child in the NSLP can get the modem rental waived. You can also choose to provide your own equipment and save on the modem fee. There are no contracts or installation fees. Spectrum Internet Assist : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). : Spectrum's $25-per-month 50Mbps plan for low-income households comes with a free modem and has no data caps or contracts. You can add Wi-Fi for an additional $5 per month. You must be a new customer and a recipient of a qualifying government assistance program like the NSLP or SSI (for applicants older than 65). Verizon Forward : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. Verizon Fios is available in parts of Maryland and is also eligible for discounts. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. : Verizon Forward offers a discount up to $30 per month for 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plans. Verizon Fios is available in parts of Maryland and is also eligible for discounts. You must be qualified for an eligible assistance program like SNAP. Verizon Forward can be combined with other discounts, including Lifeline and military discounts, which can bring your home internet down as low as $20 per month. Xfinity Internet Essentials: Xfinity's Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is $15 per month with equipment included. Expect speeds between 75Mbps and 100Mbps. Xfinity offers this as an option for ACP enrollees or customers who participate in an assistance program like Medicaid or SNAP. Internet Essentials also includes access to Xfinity Wi-Fi public hotspots. Low-income internet options in Massachusetts Astound Internet First : Astound offers two plans through its Internet First program for qualifying low-income households. The 50Mbps plan runs $10 per month and the 150Mbps plan is $20 per month. There are no contracts and equipment is included. New customers can get the first three months, free while existing Astound ACP customers can transition to Internet First. : Astound offers two plans through its Internet First program for qualifying low-income households. The 50Mbps plan runs $10 per month and the 150Mbps plan is $20 per month. There are no contracts and equipment is included. New customers can get the first three months, free while existing Astound ACP customers can transition to Internet First. Cox ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and at least one government assistance program. Cox may require documentation for an eligibility check. : ConnectAssist offers up to 100Mbps download speeds along with free equipment for $30 per month to households that qualify for at least one government assistance program. Connect2Compete is a plan with the same speeds for $10 per month for families with at least one student from kindergarten to high school age and a
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5 days ago
- News18
Blackmailed By Girlfriend's Father For Rs 30 Lakh, BTech Student Dies By Suicide
Last Updated: A week before the suicide, the girl's family accused Tushar of harassment; a police settlement followed with lakhs paid, but his family says the threats and pressure continued A tragic case of student suicide in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a disturbing turn with fresh allegations of blackmail and harassment. Tushar Verma, a second-year student at Ram Swaroop University, was found dead by hanging in the Lakhpedabagh locality under the Kotwali Nagar area. Initial investigations suggest that Tushar was being blackmailed and harassed by his girlfriend's father. He had allegedly demanded Rs 30 lakh, which may have pushed Tushar to take the extreme step. Following Tushar's suicide, his family conducted a post-mortem and performed his last rites. The case took a shocking twist when Tushar's sister discovered incriminating evidence on his mobile phone. The family subsequently lodged a police complaint, accusing the girl and her family of blackmail and extortion. Tushar's mother, Sushma, disclosed that her son had a love affair with a girl, supported by photos of the couple. She accused the girl's father, Majnu Patel, of repeatedly harassing their family by lodging police complaints and demanding large sums of money for settlement. Despite an initial agreement, Patel continued to demand Rs 30 lakh, exacerbating Tushar's distress. According to Tushar's uncle, the girl, Aradhya, an intermediate student, lived in Barabanki with her brother. Tushar was friends with Aradhya's brother and frequently visited their house. About a week before the suicide, Aradhya's family had accused Tushar of harassment, leading to a police-mediated settlement which allegedly involved a payment of lakhs of rupees. However, Tushar's family claims the harassment persisted. On the night of the suicide, Tushar dined with his mother and sister before going to sleep in a separate room. At around 3 AM, Tushar recorded a video on his mobile phone, detailing his ordeal and accusing Aradhya's family of extortion and mental harassment. He then used his mother's saree to hang himself in the courtyard. The police were alerted early in the morning, and they sent Tushar's body for post-mortem before his family cremated him. The family has filed a written complaint against Satish Chandra Verma and others. The local police station in-charge RK Rana confirmed that the police are investigating the matter and will register a case based on the complaint, evidence, and Tushar's pre-suicide statement. If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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7 days ago
- Health
- ABC News
Birth trauma connected to poor mental health outcomes
A new study by Birth Trauma Australia has found that women who struggled to get a diagnosis for their injuries were 2.4 times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how better to support women experiencing birth trauma. Also in this edition, we look at a new study that has revealed a third of young workers are exploited, plus after the accidental Federal Treasury document revelation, that the 1.2 million homes target would not be met, what will it mean for tackling housing affordability. A warning: This story contains discussion of suicide. Lifeline 131 114
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14-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Ex-Miss Puducherry Who Challenged Colourism: All About Model San Rachel Who Died By Suicide
Last Updated: Rechal's victory as Miss Puducherry 2021 marked a turning point in her career, propelling her into national and international beauty competitions Popular model, ex-Miss Puducherry, and social media personality San Rechal—who allegedly died by suicide on Sunday—was a strong advocate against colourism in the fashion industry. Rechal rose to prominence in the competitive world of pageantry, where she made her mark despite facing intense societal pressures. However, her journey was not without its struggles, as she often spoke out about being targeted online due to her dark skin, a topic she frequently addressed in interviews and on social media. Rechal's victory as Miss Puducherry 2021 marked a turning point in her career, propelling her into national and international beauty competitions. In 2021, she was crowned Miss World Black Beauty, a milestone achievement that defied industry norms and prejudices surrounding beauty standards. She used her platform to speak out against colourism, sharing her personal experiences of online trolling, where she was often criticised for her skin tone. Despite the hate, Rechal remained a strong advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the beauty industry. She famously said, 'Beauty is not defined by colour, shape, or size. I embrace who I am and encourage others to do the same." Her success continued when she was selected to represent India at the Miss Africa Golden 2023 pageant, further cementing her status as a rising star in the global modeling world. However, behind the public persona, Rechal was quietly battling mental health issues. Sources report that she had struggled with depression for some time, but her ongoing battle was not widely known to the public. According to the police, heavy financial and personal pressure may have led her to take the extreme step. Officials said that in recent months, San had sold her jewellery to raise money for her career. She was reportedly hoping for help from her father, but he said he couldn't support her because he had to take care of her brother. The police recovered a suicide note, which said that no one was responsible for her death. If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata) view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 12:34 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Perth Now
11-07-2025
- Perth Now
Accused killer's ex didn't move after ute set alight
A woman did not try to move after an accused murderer allegedly set fire to the ute she was in, a jury has been told. Forensic analyst Laura Noonan gave evidence in the Victorian Supreme Court that Hannah McGuire's body remained in the same position during the April 2024 car fire. "There didn't appear to be any attempts to move," Ms Noonan told the jury on Friday. Prosecutors allege Lachlan Young, 23, murdered Ms McGuire in the early hours of April 5 and then drove her body to remote bushland in Scarsdale, southwest of Ballarat, before setting the ute alight. Young admits killing his former girlfriend and then trying to stage her death as a suicide but denies the charge of murder. He instead claims her death was an unplanned and spontaneous incident. On the third day of Young's murder trial in Ballarat, Ms Noonan told the jury there was no evidence flammable liquids were used to set the ute alight. The severe damage caused to the vehicle was likely because the blaze had burned for about six hours before it was discovered, she said. The forensic expert told the jury Ms McGuire's body was found in the rear passenger footwell of her orange Mitsubishi Triton. Her body was resting on its left side with her head facing towards the rear of the ute, Ms Noonan said. Ms McGuire's remains were significantly burnt in the blaze, although Ms Noonan said the side of her body resting against the ute's floor was less badly damaged. That indicated her body had been in the same position at the time the fire was lit and throughout the duration of the blaze, the expert said. It was also unlikely that Ms McGuire had been resting on the back seat and then fell into the footwell, she said. She believed the fire was started near the front passenger seat as the damage appeared to be more severe in that section of the vehicle. Firefighter Alwyn Parker also gave evidence as he was one of the first to respond to the ute fire on the morning of April 5. He told the jury the ute was no longer alight when his fire crew arrived about 9.55am, although two tree trunks alongside the vehicle were smouldering. Mr Parker said he thought it was "very suspicious" how the trunks were so close to the ute. The jury on Thursday visited the site where Ms McGuire's remains were found, as well as the Sebastopol home where the alleged murder happened. Justice James Elliott on Friday thanked the jurors for their patience and courtesy throughout the inspection, noting how challenging the cold conditions had been. The trial will continue on Monday. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14 Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491
