Back in March, wireless carrier Verizon announced support for the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with its Fios home internet. That made it free for those eligible. The company’s 5G Home and LTE plans are joining the ACP offering under the new Verizon Forward Program.
The program supports the following individuals who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program:
- Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) enrolled customers
- Lifeline enrolled customers
- Participants of other Federal assistance programs (Medicaid, SSI, etc.)
- HHI (Household Income) < 200% Federal Poverty Guideline
Customers looking to enroll with the Verizon Forward Program need to apply and be approved on the ACP website then finish the steps on Verizon’s website.
Verizon is currently covering up to $500 in early termination fees for your old provider and there’s no expiration for the Affordable Connectivity Program, but if it does end carriers will give customers at least 60 days before the final service month. Customers who move will need to re-enroll in the program to keep the discounted pricing.
For customers who are not ACP-eligible, Verizon’s home internet plans are discounted to as low as $25 for its Fios fiber, 5G Home, and LTE Home options with an eligible mobile unlimited plan.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.