WEST DES MOINES — Mediacom Communications will participate in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program, designed to help more Americans lower the monthly cost of home internet service.
Qualifying households can receive a credit of up to $30 off their monthly internet service bill. Eligibility is defined by the Federal Communications Commission and targets households with income less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or that participate in government programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and Lifeline.
To maximize the ACP benefit, Mediacom has launched a new internet service called Connect2Compete-Plus with a $30 per month price including modem and unlimited data for qualifying households. The new C2C+ tier delivers internet download speeds of up to 50 Mbps and is one of many speed options available to customers who participate in the ACP.
“With more people than ever before working and studying from home due to the COVID pandemic, access to high-speed broadband is a necessity for most families,” Ed Pardini, Mediacom’s senior vice president of field operations, said. “By participating in ACP and launching C2C+, we hope to provide more opportunities for low-income households to get and stay connected to the internet.”
Households interested in participating in the ACP must confirm eligibility through the Affordable Connectivity Website and can then enroll in the program. Information can be found online at mediacomcable.com/acp or by calling 855-330-6918.
