Many people don’t know about the Affordable Connectivity Program.

You’d be surprised at who might be eligible. I doubted I would be. Most of the people I recommended it to were equally surprised to find out they, too, were eligible.

For those eligible, you basically get a $ 30-a-month rebate on your internet service OR your cellphone plan. $360 annually is nothing to sneeze at.

Additionally, because I’ve been enrolled for quite a while, Cox sent me a partner offer through PCsforPeople. PCsforPeople also provides a lot of equipment to qualifying non-profits. I bought a perfectly good desktop setup for $20, shipping included. I could have chosen a laptop had I wanted one.

Cox (and others) also provide very inexpensive internet for families who qualify. One of the programs is called Connect2Compete. It offers 100mbps speeds AND a free modem. A lot of families who qualify don’t even know these programs exist. Another extremely affordable program Cox offers is called ConnectAssist.

Many of these programs are unknown to many people for a variety of reasons. It’s difficult to keep track of these kinds of benefits. They are out there if you need to utilize one of them.

If you have children in school or are on a tight budget, you should inquire and apply for the benefits. You can use the money otherwise spent on things your family needs. (Or be able to afford what you thought was otherwise out of your budget reach.)

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