FREE* with ACP
You may qualify for
FREE* mobile service.
Get up to a $30/mo. credit toward a mobile plan
with the Affordable Connectivity Program
Optimum is proud to participate in the Federal Government program
reducing Mobile Internet charges to qualified households.
*After benefit is applied to monthly plan excluding taxes and fees. $20 activation fee applies.
Stream music, closely follow social media, make a few video calls, and occasionally stream video.
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3GB premium data
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Unlimited talk & text
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5G access at no add'l cost
$15/mo.* with ACP
Heavy user
Regularly stream video and music, download and play connected games, and join work meetings on the go.
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20GB premium data
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Unlimited talk & text
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5GB Hotspot
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5G access at no add'l cost
$25/mo.* with ACP
Always connected
Regularly stream HD-quality video and music, download and play the most modern connected games, and more.
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50GB premium data
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Unlimited talk & text
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15GB Hotspot
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5G access at no add'l cost
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*After benefit is applied to monthly plan excluding taxes and fees. $20 activation fee applies.
Steps to get FREE* mobile service
Step 1
Check to see if you qualify.
Step 2
Make sure your mobile service is active.
Already an Optimum Mobile customers?
Go to Step 3.
Step 3
Apply to enroll now. Credit will appear within two bills after you're approved.
*After benefit is applied to monthly plan excluding taxes and fees. $20 activation fee applies.
Who's eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
New and existing Optimum Mobile customers can participate! You can qualify if you or a member of your household:
- Receives SNAP/food stamps, Medicaid, or is eligible to participate in another one of the FCC’s Lifeline qualifying programs;
- Receives the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefit;
- Receives free or reduced-price school lunch or breakfast through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP);
- Enrolled in a school that offers free school breakfast and lunch to all students through its participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP);
- Most New York City public schools qualify!
- Received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year; or,
- If your gross annual household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (see the 2022 income ceilings per household size for the 48 contiguous states)
Please note each eligible household can only receive one Affordable Connectivity Program benefit.
To receive your Affordable Connectivity Program benefit through Optimum Mobile, you’ll need to first confirm your eligibility through the National Verifier at GetInternet.gov and then submit your information (including your Affordable Connectivity Program National Verifier application ID) to us at Optimum.com/mobile/ACPApp.
FAQs about the Program
It may take us up to 5 business days to review and process your application. We’ll notify you of our decision at the email address you provided within 5 business days.
If you have received an email from us approving you to participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program with Optimum Mobile, you can expect to see the monthly credit within the next two bills.
1 GB, 3 GB, Unlimited, and Unlimited Max plan details: AutoPay required. New Optimum Mobile lines only, cannot be applied to existing lines of service. Other monthly charges apply per line, including $20 activation fee, and may include roaming charges, taxes, government fees, and other Optimum Mobile fees and surcharges (including USF fee). Pricing, offer, and terms subject to change at any time. Data options may be switched at any time during bill cycle. Downgrade limited to 1x per bill cycle and effective with following bill cycle. Upgrades effective immediately. International talk /text from U.S. and talk/text/data while traveling abroad not included. Quality of service (QoS): Optimum Mobile leverages T-Mobile 4G LTE and 5G networks to deliver nationwide network coverage. After reaching 1 GB or 3 GB data cap, data is reduced to 2G (128 Kbps) speeds for remainder of bill cycle. Additional data purchases available once 1 GB/3 GB data cap is reached. After reaching 20 GB (for Unlimited data plans) or 50 GB (for Unlimited Max data plans) data is reduced to 3G (512 Kbps) speeds for remainder of bill cycle. Subject to this QoS policy, tethering at 600 Kbps and video streaming at SD quality (about 480p), for by the Gig plans, and after 5 GB of tethered data usage for Unlimited Data plan. For Unlimited Max plan, speeds will be reduced to 3G (512 Kbps) after 15 GB of tethered data usage in a month for the remainder of the billing period, and streaming video will be at HD quality (720p). Domestic off-net (roaming) at 2G speeds. See our Broadband Disclosure for additional performance and network management details. Other restrictions: Credit approval may be required. Offer subject to discontinuance at any time, not available everywhere or for all phones/networks, and may not be combined with any other Optimum Mobile offers. Other terms and conditions apply; see optimum.com/mobile/plan for plan details.
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