Optimum Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

Optimum ACP provides the Internet with the Affordable Connectivity Program by participating in this federal government program. This ACP program offers a credit of up to $30 per month to assist all qualifying households in paying for broadband Internet service.

Optimum ACP Internet plan can be availed by new and existing Optimum customers. But they need to qualify for it and they can apply online for optimum ACP application.

Low-income families can get a free 300 Mbps of Internet, discounted through the Optimum Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

How to Get Free Internet from Optimum ACP

Step 1: Verify your eligibility for ACP and make sure you get verified as the Optimum account owner.

Step 2: You must already be an optimal customer.

Step 3: Enroll if you are approved, you’ll see your credit within 2 bills.

Eligibility Requirement for Optimum ACP:

Here are the instructions to qualify for the Optimum Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). if your family member meets one of the following eligibility criteria.

Optimum ACP qualification:

• You may be eligible for ACP if you receive SNAP/food stamps, Medicaid, or FCC’s Lifeline qualifying programs.
• If you receive the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefit.
• If you receive free or reduced-priced school lunch or breakfast via the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
• Enrolled in a school that offers free school breakfast and lunch to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), most New York City public schools are eligible!
• Federal Pell Grant recipients in the current award year may also be eligible.
• Gross annual household income must be 200% or less of the federal poverty guidelines.

Required Documents FOr Optimum ACP:

1. Documents for Identity
   • A driver’s license,
   • Passport, or Birth certificate.
2. Documents for Income
   • Current Income Statement from your employer,
   • Child Support Award,
   • Divorce Decree,
   • Paycheck Stub
   • Social Security statement of benefits or,
   • Veterans Administration statement of benefits Unemployment or Workek’s Compensation statement of benefits.
3. Documents for Address
   • A valid ID,
   • driver’s license,
   • utility bill, or
   • Program documents
   • a recent mortgage or
   • lease statement,
   • W-2,
   • Tax return.
4. Program documentation
   • Approval letters
   • benefit award letters
   • benefit verification letters
   • benefit statements.

Optimum ACP application

To apply for optimum ACP application, you can follow the steps below.

• Go to the Affordable Connectivity program to Enroll application at https://getinternet.gov.
• Fill out the required information to verify your eligibility.
• After that, Fill out the application form.
• Upload the required document.
• After that Submit the form.

Apply ACP Through Mail

• Go to the ACP portal at https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/how-to-apply.
• Scroll to the Mail section and Download/ Print an application form.
• Fill out the required information.
• Attach copies of your proof of documentation.
• Finally, Send it to this mailing address:
  • ACP Support Center
    PO Box 9100
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18773

Apply Through the Service Provider

• Visit the official website Of Optimum Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP.
• Check whether you are eligible or not by providing the ZIP code and street address.
• Click on the “Get Started” button.
• After that provide the information and complete the ACP application form.

Optimum ACP application status

You can check the optimum ACP program application status through online and through customer care service.

• Visit the Optimum Affordable Connectivity Program portal.
• Sign in/Log in to your account using the login credentials.
• Go to the application status section.
• Track your Prosper Wireless ACP status.

Alternatively, you can call (877) 384-2575 to check your status through ACP benefits or call 1-866-347-4784 to talk to optimum customer care.

Benefits

Individuals can save with ACP and enjoy Optimum Fiber Internet at affordable prices.

• 1 Gig fiber internet at $40/month
• 500 Mbps fiber internet at $30/month
• 300 Mbps fiber internet at $free/month

To learn more about the ACP lifeline, free tablet, and free phone through the ACP program, please visit the official site.