What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that helps low-income households pay for
internet service and connected devices. Venus Telephone Corporation participates in the ACP.
If your household is eligible, you can receive:
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Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service
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Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
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A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household. To receive the connected device discount, consumers
need to enroll in the ACP with a participating provider that offers connected devices (Note: not all internet companies offer device discounts).
The ACP is non-transferable. If the ACP ends, or when a household is no longer eligible, subscribers will be subject to Venus Telephone Corporation's
regular rates, terms, and conditions.
Here are the ways your household can qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP):
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If your household income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
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If you or your child or dependent participate in certain government assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, Supplemental
Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit, free or reduced-price school lunch or
breakfast programs, or received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year.
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If you or your child or dependent already receives a Lifeline benefit
How to Apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP):
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If you are a current Lifeline subscriber please contact Venus Telephone's Business Office at 814-354-2192 Monday through Friday
from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm to enroll in ACP.
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Apply online at http://acpbenefit.org or print an application from the site and mail it directly to
USAC (see address on application).
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Request a printed application from Venus Telephone's Business Office by calling 814-354-2192 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
All printed applications must be mailed to USAC for eligibility determination.
For more information on the Affordable Connectivity Program, Tribal Benefits, and eligibility requirements please
visit http://acpbenefit.org or call Venus Telephone's Business Office at 814-354-2192.