When the pandemic hit the globe, the internet became especially essential for daily activities. Through the Affordable Connectivity Program you can get a smart tablet with free, unlimited internet if you qualify. This government tablet is limited to one per household and you recipients must be eligible through certain criteria listed below. Eligible households can qualify to purchase tablets must pay a one discounted one-time copay of $11. The Affordable Connectivity Program The broadband benefit will provide Free monthly Internet Service.
Program Eligibility
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A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
- Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline; - Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations; - Participates in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision; - Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; or - Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program. You must apply through an agency. Your laptop will be delivered to the agency listed on your application. If you think that you qualify for this program, please reach out to Rachelle Flaten at SWA CONNECT, LLC. Rachelle Flaten | Executive Director SWA CONNECT, LLC 9 Dunwoody Park Ste 106 Atlanta, GA 30338 www.swaconnect.com 404-725-4515 |
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What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?
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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.
You are likely eligible if your household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch. If your household is eligible, you will receive Free Monthly Internet Service to help ensure your family can connect to the nations communications networks, find jobs, access health and care services, connect with family and their children’s schools and call for help in an emergency. Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household. Please be sure to note the Agency on the application. Your laptop will be delivered to the agency listed. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Income Guidelines?
A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. To prove their gross annual income, consumers must provide a document that clearly shows their income information, such as*:
Visit HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2023 for detailed income guidelines for households.
A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. To prove their gross annual income, consumers must provide a document that clearly shows their income information, such as*:
- The prior year’s state, federal, or Tribal tax return
- Current income statement from an employer or paycheck stub
- Social Security statement of benefits
- Unemployment or Workers’ Compensation statement of benefits
- Divorce decree, child support award, or other official document containing income information
Visit HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2023 for detailed income guidelines for households.
Household Size |
48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Territories |
1 |
$29,160 |
2 |
$39,440 |
3 |
$49,720 |
4 |
$60,000 |
5 |
$70,280 |
6 |
$80,560 |
How many tablets can my family receive?
Generally, one tablet is permitted by family; however if two adults living in the same household qualify separately based upon the criteria listed above under "Program Eligibility" then they may apply separately.
Can my organization apply for tablets?
No, only individuals can qualify to receive tablets. However, your organization may assist the individual by completing the application on their behalf.
How do I check the status of my application?
Contact Rachelle Flaten | Executive Director of SWA CONNECT, LLC with any questions regarding this program at [email protected].
Generally, one tablet is permitted by family; however if two adults living in the same household qualify separately based upon the criteria listed above under "Program Eligibility" then they may apply separately.
Can my organization apply for tablets?
No, only individuals can qualify to receive tablets. However, your organization may assist the individual by completing the application on their behalf.
How do I check the status of my application?
Contact Rachelle Flaten | Executive Director of SWA CONNECT, LLC with any questions regarding this program at [email protected].