RISON - An estimated 900 households in Cleveland County are eligible to receive up to $30 off their monthly internet bill plus get discounts of up to $100 on a computer or tablet through the Affordable Connectivity Program Laurie Wringler, project manager for the Arkansas State Broadband Office, and Danielle Watson, family and consumer science agent for the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office, will host a special meeting on the Affordable Connectivity Program at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore in Rison People will be able to learn more about the program as well as sign up for it during the meeting. In addition, there will be a drawing among those who sign up for the program for a free laptop computer.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households, and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.
Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or participates in some form of public assistance.
To learn more about who qualifies for the program, go online to www.affordableconnectivity.gov
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