What is the Affordable Connectivity Program (Viasat ACP)?
The ACP is a federal program that provides payment assistance on internet services to qualifying customers. If you’re eligible, you may reduce your monthly internet bill up to $30/mo. Alternatively, if you reside on qualifying Tribal lands, you could save up to $75/mo.
How can you qualify for Viasat ACP?
To qualify for the ACP, you must meet certain eligibility criteria set by the FCC. These criteria include:
If you meet these criteria, you may be eligible for the ACP and qualify for payment assistance on your internet services.
- Your household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
- You or someone in your household must have experienced a significant loss of income since February 2020
- You or someone in your household must be eligible for programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, or Lifeline
- You must participate in an approved provider’s low-income or COVID-19 program, or you must be a current or new customer of an approved provider.
Based On Your Income
If your income falls at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size and state, you qualify for the ACP. Refer to the table below for the income limits based on household size, which are set at 200% of the 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines.| Household Size | 48 Continental States, D.C., and Territories | Alaska | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27,180 | $33,980 | $31,260 |
| 2 | $36,620 | $45,780 | $42,120 |
| 3 | $46,060 | $57,580 | $52,980 |
| 4 | $55,500 | $69,380 | $63,840 |
| 5 | $64,940 | $81,180 | $74,700 |
| 6 | $74,380 | $92,980 | $85,560 |
| 7 | $83,820 | $104,780 | $96,420 |
| 8 | $93,260 | $116,580 | $107,280 |
| Each additional person | $9,440 | $11,800 | $10,860 |
