(Washington, D.C.) - You may qualify for reduced internet service and/or a computer discount and not even know it.

 

The Federal Communications Commission offers the discounts through the Affordable Connectivity Program. The benefit provides up to $30 off internet service and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a computer or tablet purchased through a participating provider.

 

A household can qualify for the program in one of the following ways:

 

• if your household income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
• if someone in your household participates in a federal assistance program, such as SNAP (Food Stamps), Medicaid, WIC, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), federal housing assistance, free or reduced school lunch.
• if someone in your household receives a veteran's pension or survivor benefits.
• if you qualify for tribal benefits.

 

Go to AffordableConnectivity.gov to submit an application.