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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program that helps many low-income households pay for broadband service and Internet-connected devices. ITC has been approved by the FCC as a provider for the ACP program.

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LIFELINE

Lifeline is a federally-funded discount on broadband Internet service or landline telephone service for qualified residents. The program offers a $5.25 per month discount on home landline or cell phone voice-only service OR a $9.25 discount on Internet service.

If you live on Tribal lands, you may qualify for additional discounts. Tribal Lands Link Up offers a one-time credit of up to $100 on installation or activation charges. Tribal Lands Lifeline offers a monthly credit of up to $34.25 on your landline or wireless telephone service plan.

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For Minnesota: CLICK HERE

Print Application or Worksheet:

• Lifeline Application
• Lifeline Application - Spanish Version
• Household Worksheet

How do I find out if I’m eligible for assistance?

You may be eligible for assistance if your income is at or below federal guidelines or if you receive benefits from certain assistance programs.

The telephone or broadband service must be in your name. You must show proof that you or a member of your household participates in at least one of the following programs or is income-eligible:

•     Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
•     Medicaid/Medical Assistance (MA)
•     Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
•     Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
•     Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension Benefit Programs
•     Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
•     Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
•     Tribally-administered Head Start (for those meeting income qualifying standards)
•     Tribally-administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TTANF)

If you do not participate in any of the programs listed above, you may qualify if your income is at or below 135% of the 2022 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines:

Number in Household – Income

    1 – $14,580

    2 – $19,720

    3 – $24,860

    4 – $30,000

    5 – $35,140

    6 – $40,280

    7 – $45,420

    8 – $50,560 

For each additional person, add – $5,560

Eligibility approval and requests for documentation will come via email or mail from Universal Service Administration Company (USAC), Lifeline Support, or National Verifier. Once qualified, you will need to contact us with approval information for the discount to be added to your ITC bill.