Govenor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Affordable Connectivity Program Act Now Initiative to improve awareness on a program that can save Michiganders money on internet costs.
Whitmer said the initiative is important to help people get access to the internet and advance Michigan.
“With affordable high-speed internet available to all Michiganders, we can grow our economy, create jobs and improve healthcare and education outcomes,” Whitmer said in a press release. “These critical investments will connect homes and small businesses across Michigan, and we are committed to achieving our ambitious goal to connect every Michigan community.”
The ACP is a program that helps lower income households afford internet access.
The program provides a $30 per month discount for internet and a one-time $100 discount for purchasing a computer, tablet or laptop.
Eligibility for the program includes households with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty limit along with people who qualify for select government programs.
Currently, 1.7 million people in Michigan are eligible for ACP, but only 644,000 people have enrolled.
To see if you are eligible for ACP, visit https://getacp.org/Michigan