4 JAN

Assistance for Qualified Households in Cummington

  • Published 2022-01-04

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and provides an ongoing discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.
Apply for the ACP benefit here

Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service with a $9.25 credit for eligible customers.
Qualify for Lifeline here

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2 JUN

Cummington's Subsidy + Benefit Program

  • Published 2021-06-02

Federal Lifeline Subsidy

Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet. Qualified customers will receive up to $9.25 applied directly towards their bill. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.

You can apply here for Lifeline.

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program will become the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new longer-term program, on December 30, 2021. Households enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit before 12/30/21 will continue to receive their current monthly discount until March 1, 2022.

If you are in need of financial assistance, enroll in the Emergency Broadband Benefit before 12/30/21.

Apply here for EBBP.

Affordable Connectivity Program

More information on the transition to the Affordable Connectivity Program will come in the next few weeks. Be sure to check back!

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12 APR

Cummington Offers Federal Lifeline Subsidy

  • Published 2021-04-12

Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet. Qualified customers will receive up to $9.25 applied directly towards their bill. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.

You can apply here for Lifeline.