AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

Start Saving money on your home Internet Bill Monthly

SUMOFIBER will be participating in the government-sponsored Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).   The ACP will offer qualified households a discount of up to a $30/month on home internet service. 

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What is the ACP?

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a long-term Federal Government program designed to help low-income households afford internet services.  This $14 billion program was made to keep those in need connected for work, school, health care, and more!  Qualifying households can receive a discount of up to $30/month on their internet service. 

Am I eligible?

Members of the assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Lifeline, or households that have an income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines all usually qualify for the ACP.  To be sure that you qualify, you’ll need to confirm eligibility through the National Verifier website.  A member of your household needs to complete the next steps to enroll in this beneficial program. 

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How to Enroll in ACP

1. Apply for ACP benefit

Complete the eligibility form found on the Federal National Verifier website. All interested SUMOFIBER customers must complete the eligibility form.

2. Sign up for SUMOFIBER

If you’re not already a SUMOFIBER customer, you’ll need to sign up for service.  You can do that by clicking ‘SIGN UP FOR INTERNET’ below.  If you’re already a SUMOFIBER customer, you can go ahead and skip to step 3.

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3. Enroll & Start Saving

After completing the eligibility form, confirming that you’ve qualified, and signing up for service, you’ll need to fill out the application in your Member Tools to start receiving the benefits of this program through SUMOFIBER.

FAQ About ACP

First, Complete the eligibility form found on the Federal National Verifier website.   

Then, Sign up for SUMOFIBER Internet! If you’re already a customer, you can skip this step. 

Finally, Enroll for ACP.  

After completing the eligibility form, confirming that you’ve qualified, and signing up for service, you’ll need to fill out an application from the SUMOFIBER team to start benefitting from discounted internet service! 

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a long-term Federal Government program to help low-income households afford internet services.  This $14 billion program was made to keep those in need connected for work, school, health care, and more!   

Working alongside with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the ACP allows SUMOFIBER to assist those in need by offering monthly discounts on internet service. 

To confirm eligibility, you’ll need to check via the National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD).  To qualify, at least 1 member of your household must meet at least 1 of the following: 

  • Must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines for income. 
  • Must participate in assistance programs like SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline 
  • Must participate in Tribal or specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations 
  • Must be approved to receive benefits under the free or reduced-price school meal programs 
  • Or must have received a Feder Pell Grant during the current award year. 

The ACP provides qualifying households with a bill credit of up to $30/month towards their internet service. 

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