Save up to $30/mo. on a Metro plan.
Limit one discount per eligible household.
Limit one discount per eligible household.
Step 1:
Check whether you’re eligible with the National Verifier.
Step 2:
Apply for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program.
Step 3:
Visit a Metro store to complete the Metro ACP form.
Step 4:
Sign up for service with Metro to get a FREE phone and a $30 credit.
With pre-approval, a credit will be applied to your first bill. Once approved, your ACP benefit will be applied to your account for following bill cycles. Limit one discount per eligible household.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal government program that provides a discount of up to $30 per month for broadband services for eligible households. Consumers who live on qualifying Tribal lands can receive enhanced support of up to $75 per month toward broadband services. ACP is non-transferable and limited to one monthly internet discount per household; if the Program ends, or when a household is no longer eligible, you will be subject to Metro by
Visit ACP recertification to learn about recertification.
ACP guidelines require customers to recertify every year to demonstrate they still qualify. Once you receive a letter from USAC, you must complete the recertification process before the deadline stated in your letter – usually within 60 days of when you receive it.
There may be an issue verifying your eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity Program. Please visit ACP Enrollment Denial Error Troubleshooting for more information and ensure all information matches and is accurate across the National Verifier and your Metro account.
A household is eligible if one member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
Visit USAC here to learn more about eligibility requirements. Please contact the National Verifier if you have any questions concerning your eligibility.
The ACP program is designed to cover the standard cost of home internet or mobile internet access service. At Metro by
Yes, you can reapply with the National Verifier to see if you are eligible for ACP.
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Visit our rate plan information to learn more about our current rate plan offerings.
Changes in your financial circumstances may impact on your eligibility for ACP. If Metro by
To learn more about your discount removal and to learn next steps, visit ACP Enrollment Denial Error Troubleshooting.
To reapply or to inquire about your eligibility, contact the National Verifier here.
A “household” is defined as any individual or group of individuals, related or unrelated, who live together at the same address and who contribute to and share the household income and expenses.
To apply for the ACP benefit, you should follow the steps outlined on this webpage:
The primary account holder will receive all notifications associated with the ACP program. If no primary account holder is established on the account, the billing party responsible will receive the notifications.
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The ACP discount with Metro will be in place until the federal government funds for the program are depleted (and not renewed), conditions of your eligibility change, or your service with Metro by
You can change your number and still retain the discount. There are processes in place to verify if a phone number changes. Metro by
Yes, you can transfer your ACP benefit to Metro by
The automatic ACP credit will be removed from your account, and your rate plan will continue at full price. If you changed rate plans to take advantage of the ACP credit, you will not be placed back on the original plan.
No, the FCC stipulates that the ACP discount can only be applied to one service for each eligible household. If eligible, you may apply for the ACP credit to your Metro by
Under FCC rules, if you are on a plan where the ACP discount covers your monthly fee, you must use your Metro by
If you have concerns about the enrollment process or the quality of the ACP service Metro by