Question 1

What is Internet Essentials?

Accepted Answer

Internet Essentials provides affordable home internet for qualifying households ($14.95/mo for up to 75 Mbps, or $29.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps) — as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free internet training.

Get started with a few simple steps: https://www.internetessentials.com/apply

Question 2

Who is eligible for Internet Essentials?

Accepted Answer

You may qualify if you:

• Live in an area where Xfinity Internet service is available

• Qualify for programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and others

• Have not had Xfinity Internet within the last 90 days

• Have no outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than one year old

Question 3

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?

Accepted Answer

What is Internet Essentials?

Who is eligible for Internet Essentials?

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?

The federal government launched ACP in December 2021 and Congress allocated $14.2 billion to the program. ACP was designed to help lower-income households connect to the internet and stay connected. The program provided eligible customers of participating broadband providers up to a $30/mo ($75/mo for Tribal lands) credit toward internet and mobile services. As of June 2024, funding for the program has depleted.

Does Xfinity participate in Lifeline benefits?

Question 4

Does Xfinity participate in Lifeline benefits?

Accepted Answer

Xfinity is not a participating provider in the Lifeline program and does not provide Lifeline benefits.

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