The Affordable Connectivity Program
Free Unlimited
Talk, Text & Data
Qualifying households will receive up to 14GB of monthly data
PLUS a FREE Android phone or Wi-Fi hotspot.
How It Works
Enroll
Apply quickly and easily online for your plan by answering a few questions
and submitting your eligibility documents for Lifeline and the ACP benefit.
Approval, Shipping, and Activation
Once approved, we’ll ship you your brand-new device or SIM card, at no cost
to you. When your order arrives, just follow the instructions provided to get up
and running in no time!
FREE Cell Phone & Unlimited Data!
With unlimited talk and text, and data (the ACP benefit adds Unlimited Data
to your 4.5GB Lifeline plan)
Use Each Month
With unlimited talk and text, and data (the ACP benefit adds Unlimited Data
to your 4.5GB Lifeline plan)
How Do I Qualify?
The federally funded Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) offers a maximum $30 a month discount on High-Speed Home Internet for qualifying households. Affordable Internet service varies from $10-$30 a month – so after the discount is applied, Home Internet may be free.
This benefit is expected to last for 4 to 5 years. Those with Lifeline mobile benefits can also get ACP benefit
Customers who also qualify for Lifeline receive unlimited talk & text + free international calling to select countries.
To receive a free smartphone and monthly service, you or anyone in your household, a child or dependent included, must meet the income-based or program-based eligibility guidelines. The program is limited to one ACP benefit per househo
Qualifying programs include:
- Medicaid / Medi-Cal
- SNAP / CalFresh
- Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- National School Breakfast and Lunch Program
- Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
- WIC
- and more
What is Lifeline Phone Service?
Lifeline is a government benefit providing free cell phone service* for eligible customers. You may qualify for FREE phone service if you receive assistance from Medicaid/Medi-Cal, SNAP/CalFresh or other government programs, or if you are considered low income
*Offer subject to eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and
Lifeline Program. Offer may vary by location and ACP Terms & Conditions apply. GSM coverage required.