The ACP Has Ended: How To Keep Your Phone Affordable

1. What Happened To The ACP

The ACP offered up to $30 a month toward internet service, or up to $75 a month on Tribal lands, plus a one-time discount on a laptop or tablet. It was funded by a fixed amount of money from Congress rather than ongoing funding.

The program stopped accepting new applications on February 7, 2024, and the full monthly benefit ended on June 1, 2024, when the money ran out. Providers had to tell customers about the change, and many plans that were "free with ACP" either ended or switched to a regular price.

If you still see a phone plan advertised as an ACP plan, treat it as outdated and ask the provider what the current terms are.