Federal benefit connects more Delawareans to internet via Mediacom

Mediacom Communications recently reported that it enrolled more than 40,000 customers in the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new federal initiative that provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills.

Among Mediacom customers receiving the ACP benefit today, nearly 500 are Sussex County residents in areas where the company’s fiber network delivers broadband service. With more economically vulnerable families eligible to use the ACP benefit, Mediacom is expanding its efforts to raise awareness for the program that just celebrated its one-year anniversary.

Offered through the Federal Communications Commission, the ACP benefit provides qualifying households with a monthly credit of up to $30 to cover costs from participating internet service providers. The ACP credit can be applied to any residential service Mediacom offers.

To deliver maximum cost savings to families, Mediacom created a $30 internet plan called Connect-2-Complete Plus. Mediacom waives installation and equipment fees for ACP-eligible customers subscribing to this plan. When paired with the $30 ACP credit, this allows households to receive Mediacom’s C2C+ service at no cost.

“On a daily basis, people need to access online resources for work, school and healthcare,” said Paul Pecora, Mediacom vice president of operations. “A home connection is essential, and that’s why our technicians connect more people every week who can use the ACP benefit with Mediacom to gain reliably fast internet and Wi-Fi in their homes.”

“Mediacom was founded on the idea that America’s small communities deserve the same or better telecommunications services as our nation’s large metropolitan areas. Acting on this mission, we’ve connected hundreds of low-income families in residential areas throughout Sussex County. It’s a good feeling to bring our high-speed internet service to people who struggle financially,” Pecora said.

The FCC awards the monthly ACP credit to families with income at 200% of the federal poverty guideline or lower, and to those who qualify for certain other forms of government assistance. The broadband credit is limited to one per household. The ACP benefit is available to both new and existing Mediacom customers who qualify.

Individuals interested in participating in the ACP must confirm eligibility to enroll in the program. For more information, call 855-330-6918 or go to mediacomcable.com/acp for program details presented in English as well as non-English languages.