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Did you know that eligible New Yorkers may qualify for a $30 monthly discount on internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program? 

°Õ³ó±ðÌý´Ú±ð»å±ð°ù²¹±ôÌýÌý(ACP)ÌýseeksÌýto ensure that low-income households can afford broadband internet serviceÌýfor work, school, and more.ÌýIt replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB). (If you are alreadyÌýenrolled inÌýthe EBB,Ìýyou willÌýreceive the $50 monthly discount untilÌýMarch 1, 2022;Ìýafter that, you can transfer intoÌýtheÌýACPÌýfor the lower benefit of $30 a month. Learn moreÌý.)Ìý

If you qualify for the ACP, you can receive up to $30 a month off an internet plan and equipment rentals, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a copayment between $10 and $50).  

Here’s some important eligibility and application information:  

• Any household with a child attending a ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵpublic school will be able to qualify.  
• Other criteria for qualifying for the ACP’s $30 monthly benefit include participating in SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, SSI, and more.  
• You do NOT need to submit to a credit check. 
• You do NOT need to be a U.S. citizen or have a Social Security number. 

To learn more about ACP and to apply, visitÌýÌý