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Affordable Connectivity Program

You may qualify for FREE
300 Mbps Internet

Credit of up to $30 per month

For new and current Optimum
customers

Can be applied to any Optimum
Internet plan

Call to learn more 844-716-0359 See full terms
Save BIG on Optimum Internet with ACP
FREE WITH ACP
300 Mbps
Internet
Call to learn more 844-716-0359

Streaming

Gaming

Downloading large files

FREE with Affordable Connectivity Program
Terms apply.

Equipment included

Switch to Optimum Mobile for
as low as $15/mo

Not available in all areas. Advertised max speed for wired connection. Actual speeds, including over WiFi, may vary and are not guaranteed. See full terms

+50 GIFT CARD
500 Mbps
Internet
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Streaming 4K UHD

Multi-player gaming

Remote work and school

FREE with Affordable Connectivity Program
Terms apply.

Equipment included

$50 gift card on us Terms apply.

Switch to Optimum Mobile for
as low as $15/mo

Not available in all areas. Advertised max speed for wired connection. Actual speeds, including over WiFi, may vary and are not guaranteed. See full terms

+200 GIFT CARD
1 Gig
Internet
Call to learn more 844-716-0359

Ultra-fast speed

Ultra-connected homes

Great for multiple devices

FREE with Affordable Connectivity Program
Terms apply.

Equipment included

$200 gift card OR choose
from dozens of gift options Terms apply.

Switch to Optimum Mobile for
as low as $15/mo

Not available in all areas. Advertised max speed for wired connection up to 940 Mbps. Actual speeds, including over WiFi, may vary and are not guaranteed. See full terms

How can I get FREE internet?
Step 1: Get Verified

Verify your eligibility and make sure the person who gets verified is the Optimum account owner.

Step 2: Shop for a Plan

Find an internet plan right for you. Already an Optimum customer?
Go to Step 3.

Step 3: Enroll

Once approved, you'll see your credit within 2 bills.

Call to learn more 844-716-0359
Want ACP benefits for
Optimum Mobile instead?

Eligible new and existing customers can enjoy
Optimum Mobile service for FREE with a
$30 monthly credit*.

*After benefit is applied to monthly plan excluding taxes and fees. $20 activation fee applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I qualify for Affordable
Connectivity Program (ACP)?

Eligible households can qualify for ACP if someone in your household meets one of the following criteria, which are based on Federal Government rules:
  • Receives SNAP/food stamps, Medicaid or eligible to participate in another one of the FCC's Lifeline qualifying programs
  • Receives Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefit
  • Receives free or reduced-price school lunch or breakfast through 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)
  • Federal Pell Grant recipient in the current award year
  • Gross annual household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Each household can only receive one affordable connectivity benefit. The benefit cannot be transferred to another individual or household. For more information, visit GetInternet.gov.

What is ACP?

Optimum is proudly participating in the Federal Government's Affordable Connectivity Program, a longer-term $14 billion program that replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program. This program helps eligible customers pay for Internet service with a credit of up to $30 per month (up to $75 per month for households on Tribal Lands). It'll help ensure U.S. households can afford the connections they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
For more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program, call 844-716-0359.

I'm switching to Optimum. Does Optimum offer plans fully covered by ACP?

Yes, if you're switching to Optimum, Optimum Online (300
Mbps) is fully covered by the Affordable Connectivity Program credit. Call 844-716-0359 to find out what other plans may also be fully covered by the credit. See full terms.
As a reminder, this Federal Government program helps new and current Optimum customers pay for Internet service with a credit of up to $30 per month (up to $75 per month for households on Tribal Lands), which can be applied to any Internet plan offered
by Optimum.
For more information about the Affordable Connectivity
Program, call 844-716-0359.

I'm a current Optimum Internet customer. Are there any offers for
ACP eligible customers?

Yes, all Optimum customers with current Internet service who have qualified for ACP can call us at 844-716-0359 and ask for the “ACP FREE OFFER”. This offer can be applied to an existing Optimum Internet service at any time during the duration of the program.
If you're a current Optimum Internet customer, Optimum Online (300 Mbps) is fully covered by the Affordable Connectivity Program credit. See full terms.
As a reminder, this Federal Government program helps Optimum customers pay for Internet service with a credit of up to $30 per month (up to $75 per month for households on Tribal Lands). This Affordable Connectivity Program credit can be applied to any Internet plan offered by Optimum.
For more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program, please call 844-716-0359.