Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

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The ACP Is No Longer Accepting Applications

The Affordable Connectivity Program stopped accepting new applications and enrollments on February 7th. Barring additional funding from Congress, April is expected to be the last month enrolled households will receive the full benefit. Consumers had to be approved and enrolled with a service provider by 11:59 p.m. ET on February 7th to receive the ACP benefit. If you've missed out, we still have great ways you can save. Click the button below to check out some exclusive deals on internet, plans, devices and more.

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Transferring your ACP Benefit to Verizon

When you transfer your ACP benefit to qualifying Verizon Home Internet services, you’ll automatically qualify for Verizon Forward. If ACP ends, you will no longer receive the ACP monthly discount of up to $30/month but will continue to receive the Verizon Forward discount.

Starting on 02.08.24, Verizon Home Internet customers on select plans may be eligible for our Verizon Forward discount of up to $20/month. Click Get Started to see if you are eligible.

Step 1

Check if Verizon Home Internet is available in your area, and verify your existing ACP eligibility.
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Step 2

Select a plan and check out.
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Step 3

The ACP and Verizon Forward, if applicable, discounts will be applied to your Verizon Home Internet account.
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FAQs

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What is Verizon Forward Program?

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The Verizon Forward program is a part of Verizon’s participation in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which aims to help low-income households pay for internet and mobile services. It provides reduced-cost internet to eligible new or existing customers, offering a service discount of up to $20 per month on their Fios, 5G Home, or LTE Home Internet plan price

Who is eligible for Verizon Forward?

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To qualify for the program, customers must meet certain eligibility criteria, such as being enrolled in the ACP or other federal assistance programs or having received a Federal Pell Grant or SNAP benefits. The program is designed to bridge the digital divide by making internet access more affordable and accessible to low-income households.

How to apply to the Affordable Connectivity Program?

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The program stopped accepting new applications and enrollments on February 7, 2024, due to a lack of additional funding from Congress. The funding for the program is expected to last through April 2024. Eligibility is based on household income or enrollment in government programs like Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, or others. To apply for the ACP, consumers had to be approved and enrolled with a service provider by 11:59 p.m. ET on February 7th to receive the ACP benefit

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