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2. Low-cost internet for seniors and retirees: How to stay ... - AOL

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   In March 2024, the FCC announced a new benchmark for "high speed" or broadband internet as download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 20 Mbps. Most internet providers offer plans starting at ...

3. How to Get Cheap or Free Internet with the Affordable ... - AOL

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   If you qualify for an ACP grant, pairing it with a low-cost plan could mean free high-speed internet access. The White House estimates the program will cover 48 million households, or 40% of the ...

4. Government approves emergency $50 internet subsidy for low ...

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   The FCC approved the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program that provides a benefit of up to $50 a month for broadband service and up to $75 a month for Tribal area residents.

5. What is the Lifeline Discount Program and How Can You Apply?

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   However, there is another program that has made services for both phone and internet more affordable for low-income consumers for years. Social Security Schedule: When First COLA Checks Will ...

6. Affordable Connectivity Program - Wikipedia

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   The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a United States government-sponsored program that provided internet access to low-income households. [1] Several companies signed on to participate in the program, including Verizon Communications , Frontier Communications , T-Mobile , Spectrum , Cox , AT&T , Xfinity , Optimum and Comcast .

7. Lifeline (FCC program) - Wikipedia

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   Link-Up program paid up to 50% or $30 of the telephone service installation fees, [10] and provides up to $200 of one year, interest-free loans for any additional installation costs. On January 31, 2012, among other changes to the Lifeline Program, the FCC announced that they would be ending the Link-Up America Program, except on Indian ...

8. How to Transition to the Affordable Connectivity Program and ...

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   On December 31, 2021, the $14.2 billion Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP), which helped almost 9 million households afford internet ...

9. Universal Service Fund - Wikipedia

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   From 1998 to 2009, the high-cost fund supported the programs detailed below, which are aimed at telphone service. [33] With the advent of the Connect America Fund, most of these programs have been phased out. Legacy High cost programs: High Cost Loop Support (HCLS) - The longest running High Cost fund. According to the benchmark established in ...