The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal program that helps low-income families afford the cost of internet services by offering a $30 monthly discount on internet service.

To be eligible, your household income must be less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, or someone in your household must be enrolled in certain government assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or WIC. For complete eligibility requirements, please visit AffordableConnectivity.gov/do-i-qualify/

Please visit AffordableConnectivity.gov to apply. If you need help, please call our office at 800-726-3953 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

No. Please apply directly through AffordableConnectivity.gov. If you need assistance, we are happy to help and available at 800-726-3953 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you apply online, you may be able to receive an immediate approval. If you apply by mail, expect the application to take a few weeks. (If you plan to mail the application, send copies of required paperwork and not original documents.)

No. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a monthly discount on internet service of $30 per eligible household. Wintek powered by Tipmont will receive the funds directly and discount your monthly bill accordingly.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly Wintek service discount per household.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) with oversight from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress and signed into law on November 15, 2021.

If the program is discontinued or a household becomes ineligible, participants will be subject to regular rates, terms, and conditions.