Dear USET/USET SPF Family,
This communication is to inform you that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is accepting applications for its Affordable Connectivity Program. This program provides a discount of up to $75/month for household internet service on Tribal Lands; a $30/month discount for household internet in areas located off Tribal Lands; and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet when the household contributes at least $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase.
A household is eligible for these discounts if a member of the household participates in any of the following Tribal specific programs—
Additional eligibility criteria for qualifying households include if a member of the household has an income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or meets any of the following qualifications—
To enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program please visit AffordableConnectivity.gov and contact your preferred communications provider to select an eligible plan and have the discount applied to your bill. For more information, please contact the FCC at (877) 384-2575, or visit fcc.gov/acp. Further details regarding the program can be viewed in a flyer from the FCC by clicking here, or by viewing an informational card from the FCC by clicking here.
For more information, please contact Brian Howard, USET SPF Senior Policy Analyst, at bhoward@usetinc.org.
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