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Internet Assistance Programs That Are Still Active in 2026
ACP is gone — but Lifeline still works, and provider programs are still offering $10–$30/month internet. Here's everything available right now and how to get enrolled.
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Note: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended in May 2024. The programs below are actively enrolling and still available in 2026.
Active Programs Available Now
These programs are verified active in 2026. Eligibility requirements and pricing may vary by address.
Federal Lifeline Program
Still ActivePermanent FCC program. $9.25/month off internet or phone service.
Discount
$9.25/mo
Who Qualifies:
- ✓ Income ≤135% Federal Poverty Level
- ✓ SNAP / Food Stamps recipient
- ✓ Medicaid recipient
- ✓ SSI recipient
- ✓ Federal Public Housing Assistance
- ✓ Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit
Key Details:
- ✓ Permanent program (not expiring)
- ✓ Can be combined with provider programs
- ✓ One benefit per household
- ✓ Apply at lifelinesupport.org
- ✓ Tribal lands: up to $34.25/mo off
Spectrum Internet Assist
Enrolling NowLow-cost cable internet from Spectrum for qualifying households.
Monthly cost
$19.99/mo
Who Qualifies:
- ✓ SNAP / Food Stamps recipient
- ✓ SSI recipient
- ✓ Medicaid recipient
- ✓ National School Lunch Program
- ✓ No existing Spectrum subscriber at address
What You Get:
- ✓ 30 Mbps download speed
- ✓ No data caps
- ✓ No price increases for 12 months
- ✓ Free modem included
- ✓ Stack with Lifeline: ~$10.74/mo total
Xfinity Internet Essentials
Enrolling NowLow-cost internet from Comcast/Xfinity for qualifying households and schools.
Starting at
$9.95/mo
Who Qualifies:
- ✓ SNAP / Food Stamps
- ✓ SSI recipient
- ✓ WIC recipient
- ✓ Medicaid recipient
- ✓ Section 8 / Public Housing
- ✓ National School Lunch Program
What You Get:
- ✓ 50–100 Mbps speeds
- ✓ Plans from $9.95–$29.95/mo
- ✓ No credit check
- ✓ No contract
- ✓ Apply at internetessentials.com
AT&T Access Program
Enrolling NowGuaranteed low-cost internet from AT&T for SNAP/SSI recipients.
Guaranteed at
$30/mo
Who Qualifies:
- ✓ SNAP / Food Stamps recipient
- ✓ SSI recipient
- ✓ Household in AT&T service area
What You Get:
- ✓ Fiber or fixed wireless internet
- ✓ Price locked at $30/mo
- ✓ No data cap
- ✓ No credit check
- ✓ Apply at att.com/access
Mediacom Xtream Connect
Enrolling NowLow-income internet program from Mediacom for qualifying rural and suburban households.
Starting at
$14.99/mo
Who Qualifies:
- ✓ SNAP / Food Stamps recipient
- ✓ Medicaid recipient
- ✓ SSI recipient
- ✓ School-age child in home
What You Get:
- ✓ Plans $14.99–$29.99/mo
- ✓ 60–100 Mbps speeds
- ✓ Available in Mediacom service areas
How to Stack Programs for Maximum Savings
Many households can combine Lifeline with a provider discount program to pay as little as $10/month for home internet.
Spectrum Internet Assist
Base qualifying plan
$19.99/mo
− Federal Lifeline Discount
If income ≤135% FPL or on SNAP/Medicaid/SSI
−$9.25/mo
Your Monthly Cost
30 Mbps cable internet, no data cap
~$10.74/mo
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Internet Programs FAQ
Lifeline is a permanent FCC program that provides $9.25 per month off qualifying internet or phone service for low-income households. You qualify if your household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if you receive SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Veterans Pension/Survivors Benefit. Apply at lifelinesupport.org.
No. ACP funding ended in May 2024 and the program has been discontinued. However, Lifeline ($9.25/mo) is still active and permanent. Additionally, many providers run their own low-income programs that fill part of the gap left by ACP.
You can apply for Lifeline at lifelinesupport.org or through your internet provider. Eligibility is based on income or participation in qualifying government assistance programs. Once approved, the $9.25/month discount applies automatically to your internet or phone bill.
Spectrum Internet Assist offers internet service at $19.99/month for qualifying households. You may qualify if a household member receives SNAP, SSI, Medicaid, or participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Use Spectrum support or sign up above to apply.
Xfinity Internet Essentials provides 50-100 Mbps internet for $9.95-$29.95 per month for qualifying households. Eligible programs include SNAP, SSI, WIC, Medicaid, National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, and others. Apply at internetessentials.com.
AT&T Access offers guaranteed $30/month internet service (fiber or fixed wireless) for households receiving SNAP or SSI benefits. Apply at att.com/access. No credit check, no data cap. Speed varies by location (10-25 Mbps on most plans).
Yes! Lifeline can be stacked on top of provider discount programs. For example, Spectrum Internet Assist at $19.99 combined with Lifeline at $9.25 off brings your monthly cost to about $10.74. This is the most effective way to minimize your bill.
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