Get Home Internet for Less!

If you’re in an eligible household, you may be able to lower your bill by getting approved for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and having us apply it to your home internet service.

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Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a $14.2 billion federal broadband benefit that provides eligible households with a discount of up to $30 per month. 51.6 million households are eligible for ACP, yet only 15.6 million have enrolled. Through the Community Connect program, Home Telecom is ensuring our community members are always connected to the high speed internet they need to thrive. Home Telecom is pleased to participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) as a part of our Community Connect program. The ACP is a federal government program that provides eligible households with a discount on internet service. The ACP will provide a discount of up to $30 on internet bills for households that meet income eligibility requirements. It’s important to note, Home Telecom does not determine a household’s eligibility. The member will receive approval for the program from the USAC’s National Verifier and the member will provide Home Telecom with an enrollment code for verification.

Up to 100 Mbps Internet Service

As low as

High Speed Internet Service for
No price increases or activation fees!
*It is important to note that our $39.95 rate for Community Connect is guaranteed and what you may be charged initially. The $39.95 rate will apply to DSL customers who can receive "up to" 75 Mbps and Cable Modem and Fiber customers who can receive "up to" 100 Mbps. Please keep in mind that the actual speed you receive is based upon your home’s distance from our equipment. Additional discounts will not be applied until we receive confirmation of ACP eligibility from USAC. At that time, further evidence may be required by Home Telecom for you to continue receiving the Community Connect rate.

Step 1

Step 2

Once you receive your confirmation email from the National Verifier, click the Sign-Up button below and fill out the form exactly as you did for USAC. The information you provide Home Telecom will be submitted to USAC to confirm eligibility for your up to $30 discount on your internet service. Accept all terms and conditions in the below form to enroll in the ACP program through Home Telecom. Please note, even if you have already used your ACP credit with your cell phone provider, you may still qualify for Community Connect through Home Telecom and can sign up using this same form.

Name (Enter name exactly as it was entered on National Verifier site)
Date of Birth
Last 4 Numbers of Social
If the qualifying person that was used on the National Verifier Site is a dependent, please include their first and last name, last 4 digits of their social security number and their Date of birth.
Physical Address
Are you an existing customer?
Home Telecom Account #
Mailing Address
Email
Phone
Eligibility Program(s)
National Verifier Application ID (received in step 1 above)
By clicking Enroll I understand that:
  • The ACP is a government program that reduces the customer's broadband internet access service bill.
  • The ACP is a federal government benefit program operated by the Federal Communications Commission and, upon its conclusion, I will be subject to Home Telecom's regular rates, terms, and conditions should I continue to subscribe to the internet service.
  • My household may obtain broadband service supported by the ACP from any participating provider of my choosing and I may transfer my ACP benefit to another provider at any time.
  • ACP provides a discount of up to $30.
  • Depending on the service tier or bundles, subscribers whose total bill exceeds $30 will be responsible for the remaining balance after the ACP discount is applied.
  • There is a limit of one benefit per household per month. If I am currently enrolled in ACP through another provider, I will not be allowed to enroll in ACP through Home Telecom.
  • The code that is received from USAC must be presented to Home Telecom as verification that you qualify for up to 75 Mbps DSL Community Connect plan or up to 100 Mbps Cable Modem and Fiber Community Connect plan for $39.95.
  • If USAC approves your code, THEN you will be able to save up to an additional $30.00 per month.
  • It is important to note that the $39.95 rate is guaranteed but any additional discounts are not guaranteed until we receive confirmation from USAC.
  • The household may apply the ACP benefit to any broadband service offering of the participating provider at the same terms available to households that are not eligible for ACP-supported services.
  • Home Telecom may disconnect the household's ACP-supported service after 90 consecutive days of non-payment.
  • The household may file a complaint against its provider via the Commission's Consumer Complaint Center. To file a complaint please visit fcc.gov/acp or call 833-511-0311.
By clicking Enroll, I give Home Telecom permission to:
  • Apply a $39.95 rate for up to 75 Mbps DSL Community Connect plan or up to 100 Mbps Cable Modem and Fiber Community Connect plan to my Home Telecom Bill.
  • Apply an ACP discount of up to $30 to the services I receive from Home Telecom once USAC approves my code.
  • Resume normal billing practices and charge me the full service rate once the ACP program ends.
  • If applicable, I understand my ACP benefit will be applied to my new service and will no longer be applied to service retained from the transfer-out provider.
  • If applicable, I may be subjected to the transfer-out provider's undiscounted rates as a result of transfer if I elect to maintain service from the transfer-out provider.
  • If applicable, I am aware of the one ACP benefit transfer transition per service month.
Consent
 
Confirmation

For more information call 888-746-4482
*Up to 100 Mbps, subject to serviceable speed at location.

*It is important to note that our $39.95 rate for Community Connect is guaranteed and what you may be charged initially. Additional discounts will not be applied until we receive confirmation of ACP eligibility from USAC. Further evidence may be required by Home Telecom for you to continue receiving the Community Connect rate.

Have Questions?

Are you eligible for the affordable connectivity program?

A household is eligible if one member of the household:

  • Has an income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, or Lifeline.
  • Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision*, or did so in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021 or 2021-2022 school years; This includes households with a student enrolled in a school or school district where every student receives this benefit; or
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.

There is a limit of one benefit per household per month. Eligible households may apply this discount to any of the current Home Telecom internet tiers. Once the ACP ends, participating households will be subject to the undiscounted rates and general terms and conditions at the end of the program to continue to receive service.

What is a CEP School?

The FCC has determined that households with children enrolled in schools participating in school-wide free and reduced-lunch programs, including the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, are eligible for ACP. Click here to view a list of all local CEP schools. Please note that Home Telecom may not be able to serve all residential locations associated with this list.

I used my ACP credit with my cell phone provider, can I still get a discount on my internet plan through Home Telecom?

Yes! If you met the criteria for ACP but already used it, you can use the form to sign up for Community Connect from Home Telecom.

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Lifeline Assistance

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Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and/or internet service. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a discount up to $12.75/mo. Learn more about Lifeline and how to confirm eligibility today!

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