Internet Discounts for those on SSI

If you get SSI, you are eligible for an internet discount through the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Biden Administration has launched a comprehensive effort to make sure as many eligible households as possible have signed up for the Affordable Connectivity Program. Federal Agencies are doing outreach to members, including the Social Security Administration. We explain.
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0:00 Connecting to ACP
0:29 Who is Eligible
0:45 Commitment from Providers
1:10 Outreach
1:37 How to Enroll
1:51 Sources
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Read the White House Fact Sheet
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/09/fact-sheet-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-reduce-high-speed-internet-costs-for-millions-of-americans/

Visit: GetInternet.Gov

The fact sheet & link also includes a listing of the internet service providers who have committed to offer all ACP-eligible families at least one high-speed plan for $30/month or less, with no additional fees and no data caps

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