Lifeline and ACP are different programs

The Affordable Connectivity Program ended on June 1, 2024. The FCC’s consumer advisory warns about sites that continue to advertise ACP enrollment or discounts.

A Lifeline check is not an ACP application

Lifeline is a different program with its own qualifying criteria and application process. Our checker assesses standard federal Lifeline criteria only. It does not submit an application to either program.

What to verify

If a page advertises a current ACP benefit, read the original FCC notice before sharing information. If a company offers a separate low-cost plan or device promotion, check the plan’s current terms rather than assuming it is a replacement federal benefit.

Official next steps

Read current Lifeline eligibility guidance and look for participating companies through USAC. This page reports the program distinction; it does not claim a new ACP funding decision or a provider promotion.