Steps to get FREE Internet
Step 1
Verify your eligibility and make sure the person who gets verified is the Optimum account owner.
Want to use your ACP benefit with Optimum Mobile service?
Qualifying new and current customers can instead use their ACP benefit on their Optimum Mobile service!
Once approved, your Optimum Mobile service could be FREE* with a $30 monthly credit.
*After benefit is applied to monthly plan excluding taxes and fees. $20 activation fee applies.
FAQs about the Program
What’s the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?
Optimum is proudly participating in the Federal Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program, a longer-term $14 billion program that replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program. This program helps eligible customers pay for Internet service with a credit of up to $30 per month (up to $75 per month for households on Tribal Lands). It’ll help ensure U.S. households can afford the connections they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
For more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program, please visit our FAQ page.
I’m switching to Optimum. Does Optimum offer plans that are fully covered by the Affordable Connectivity Program?
Yes, if you’re switching to Optimum, Optimum Online (300 Mbps) is fully covered by the Affordable Connectivity Program credit. Call 866.203.4983 or shop online to find out what other plans may also be fully covered by the credit. Details.
As a reminder, this Federal Government program helps new and current Optimum customers pay for Internet service with a credit of up to $30 per month (up to $75 per month for households on Tribal Lands), which can be applied to any Internet plan offered by Optimum.
For more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program, please visit our FAQ page.
I’m a current Optimum Internet customer. Are there any special offers for ACP eligible customers?
Yes, all Optimum customers with current Internet service who have qualified for ACP can call us at 866.347.4216 and ask for the “ACP FREE OFFER”. This offer can be applied to an existing Optimum Internet service at any time during the duration of the program.
If you’re a current Optimum Internet customer, Optimum Online (300 Mbps) is fully covered by the Affordable Connectivity Program credit. Details.
As a reminder, this Federal Government program helps Optimum customers pay for Internet service with a credit of up to $30 per month (up to $75 per month for households on Tribal Lands). This Affordable Connectivity Program credit can be applied to any Internet plan offered by Optimum.
For more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program, please visit our FAQ page.
How do I apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
Applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program is simple and easy.
- Verify you’re eligible according to Federal Government guidelines by getting approval from the National Verifier. Make sure the person who gets verified is the Optimum account owner.
- Get Optimum Internet service. Shop Now. If you’re already a customer, move on to Step 3.
- Complete our application to enroll and apply the ACP credit to your Optimum account. We’ll let you know the status of your application within 5 business days. If approved, you’ll see your credit within 2 bills.
For more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program, please visit our FAQ page.
Details
Affordable Connectivity Program: The Federal Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) operated by the FCC reduces Internet charges for qualifying low-income households with a one per household benefit up to $30/mo. or up to $75/mo. for residents of Tribal Lands. ACP eligibility requirements, how to enroll and plans that may be free with the benefit can be found at optimum.com/acpinternet. Bulk internet and commercial accounts excluded. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply. Free Internet claim is based on Internet tiers priced $30 or less. Credit will be applied to qualified and active customer accounts until the ACP expires, at which time customers will be responsible for full payment of the monthly bill at our then current rates and regular terms and conditions. This benefit is portable to and from other participating providers but is not transferable to other individuals or households. Nonpayment of monthly bill may result in service suspension and/or downgrade.
FREE 300 MBPS W/ ACP OFFER: Offer for new Optimum residential customers that have qualified for the Affordable Connectivity Program. After applying customer’s ACP benefit of $30/mo., Optimum will credit the remaining $10/mo. balance and any applicable taxes and fees. Offer is not transferrable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Auto-pay enrollment encouraged but not required to receive ACP benefits or any Optimum Internet offer advertised as free after the ACP benefit is applied.
If you do not enroll in the ACP with Optimum, standard offer terms and conditions apply: offer for new Optimum residential customers. Advertised price reflects $5 discount for enrolling in Auto Pay & Paperless Billing, must maintain both to keep discount. Former Optimum accts prev not in good standing or have disconnected srvc within past 30 days or for seasonal move not eligible. Acct with unpaid bill after due date is not in good standing. Offer is not transferrable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc, and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Subscription continues and renews automatically each month until canceled. Cancel any time at 877-694-9474. Cancellation effective at end of then-current billing period.
300 MBPS FIBER INTERNET: Up to 300 Mbps download/up to 300 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Where 300 Mbps Internet provided over cable network, up to 300 Mbps download/up to 20 Mbps upload. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
EQUIP: Free standard installation with online orders. 1 free Gateway included. Limit 1 per household. 1 free WiFi extender available if recommended by your Optimum technician. WiFi extender(s) may be needed in order to connect wirelessly throughout Subscriber's residence. Min system req’s & equip configs apply.
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