Verizon expands free Home Internet program to help bridge digital divide
October 06 2022 - 9:30AM
As part of its ongoing mission to help ensure equal and affordable
access to internet for all, Verizon today announced select 5G Home
and LTE Home Internet services are available for free to qualifying
households through the new Verizon Forward Program. Now, qualified
customers can take advantage of fast, reliable Verizon Home
Internet via 5G Home, LTE Home or Fios at no cost.
Following the launch of Fios Forward earlier this year, these
Verizon Home Internet services are now offered for free to
qualifying customers. These efforts are part of Citizen Verizon,
the company’s responsible business plan for economic, environmental
and social advancement.
The Verizon Forward Program is part of Verizon’s participation
in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which helps
low-income households pay for Internet and mobile services. To
qualify for free Verizon Home Internet, customers must be enrolled
in ACP.
With the reliable connection of Verizon Home Internet, the
Verizon Forward Program will give qualifying customers the power to
stream, search and download from home all while enjoying the
everyday perks of being a Verizon Home Internet customer – like no
data caps, annual contract or equipment charges.
“Digital inclusion is not just nice to have, but a necessity. It
is critical that we offer accessible, affordable and usable digital
solutions. Income should not be a barrier for reliable
connectivity, which is why it’s so important that we provide free
Verizon Home Internet to ACP-qualifying customers across the
country,” said Hans Vestberg, Verizon chairman and CEO. “Through
programs like ACP and the Verizon Forward Program, we’re putting
the power of technology in the hands of more families across the
country and continuing the important work to achieve universal
digital inclusion.”
At Verizon, we make the networks that move the world forward and
the Verizon Forward Program gives families in need affordable
access to our fast and reliable internet plans. Customers across
our Verizon Home Internet services brands – from Fios to 5G Home –
deserve dependability when it comes to home internet. With the
Verizon Forward Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program,
our network is financially accessible to even more families.
The ACP is a vital tool in addressing cost barriers associated
with reliable home internet, and one that we will fully encourage
qualified customers to take advantage of.
Who qualifies for Affordable Connectivity
Program discounts?
ACP eligibility is determined by the FCC and
verified by Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC). New and
existing Verizon customers can qualify if they meet any of the
following criteria:
- Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) enrolled customer
- Lifeline enrolled customer
- Participants of other Federal assistance programs (Medicaid,
SSI, etc.)
- HHI (Household Income) < 200% Federal Poverty Guideline
How to confirm ACP eligibility and
enroll
To confirm eligibility for ACP – which is required
for the Verizon Forward Program and Fios Forward – check out
ACPBenefit.org. Once approved, customers can complete enrollment in
ACP by visiting: www.verizon.com/affordableconnectivityprogram.
Verizon is committed to digital
inclusion
Verizon is committed to creating a digitally
inclusive and equitable society, helping more people than ever stay
connected and thrive in today's virtual learning environment.
Through Citizen Verizon, and the key pillar of Digital Inclusion,
the company's responsible business goals include providing 10
million youths with digital skills training by 2030 and supporting
1 million small businesses with resources to help them thrive in
the digital economy by 2030. To achieve these goals, the company is
offering free resources including Verizon Innovative Learning HQ,
an education portal that makes the next-gen learning tools
available to all K-12 educators nationwide, and Verizon Small
Business Digital Ready, a comprehensive online curriculum to help
small businesses with their digitization through personalized
learning, mentorship, peer networking and more. To learn more about
Verizon’s Digital Inclusion efforts, visit CitizenVerizon.com.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of
technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York
City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated
revenues of $133.6 billion in 2021. The company offers data, video
and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and
platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable
network connectivity, security and control.
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