Low-income households and recipients of some federal assistance programs may qualify for a discount on new or current internet service and discounts on digital services, according to Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (D-MP) in his e-kilili newsletter over the weekend.<\/p>\n
Examples of federal assistance programs are Medicaid, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Federal Pell Grant, and veterans\u2019 pension and survivors benefits.<\/p>\n
Sablan said these discounts are available through the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company with oversight by the Federal Communications Commission.<\/p>\n
The Affordable Connectivity Program helps low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.<\/p>\n
Sablan said internet providers in the Marianas that are participating in the program include IT&E, Docomo, U2 Connect Now, Tone Communication Services, Pacific Data Systems, and Dailytel.<\/p>\n
An eligible household could receive up to a $30\/month discount on internet service; up to a $75\/month discount if the household is on qualifying Tribal lands; a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50); and a low cost service plan that may be fully covered through the Affordable Connectivity Program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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