Affordable Connectivity Program

Important News: The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) has been replaced by the new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

HughesNet is proud to participate in the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program that helps ensure eligible households have the high-speed Internet they need.

Eligible households get up to a $30 MONTHLY CREDIT (or up to $75 for Tribal Lands)† with NO annual contract and NO credit check!

3 Easy Steps

See if your household qualifies

There are a number of ways to qualify for assistance from ACP.

Submit your application

FCC's Universal Service Administration Co. You can apply online or by mail.

Call 844-663-wiFi

Once approved for the program, call with your verification handy to order.

Frequently Asked Questions

The EBB program ended on 12/30/31 and was replaced by the new Affordable Connectivity Program. So, Households enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program as of 12/31/21 will continue to receive their current monthly benefit until 3/1/22. Visit https://www.fcc.gov/acp for more details about this program transition.

The EBB program ended on 12/30/31 and was replaced by the new Affordable Connectivity Program. Households enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program as of 12/31/21 will continue to receive their current monthly benefit until 3/1/22. Visit https://www.fcc.gov/acp for more details about this program transition.

Current HughesNet customers can apply for the discount at https://getemergencybroadband.org/ today. Upon approval, contact HughesNet Customer Care at 1-866-347-3292 and our agent will verify eligibility, provide plan details and sign you up for the EBB discount.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a monthly discount for broadband service up to $50 per eligible household, or up to $75 per eligible household on Tribal lands. So, The discount will be applied to your broadband service, but the ultimate cost to you will depend on the eligible service plan you select. Call to learn about plans and pricing in your area.

Eligible plans include HughesNet 10 GB, 20 GB, 30 GB and 50 GB service plans in the contiguous United States and Puerto Rico.

The EBB program will end on 12/30/31 and will be replaced by the new Affordable Connectivity Program. So, Households enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program as of 12/31/21 will continue to receive their current monthly benefit until 3/1/22. Visit https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit for more details about this program transition.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is an FCC program that will provide a temporary discount toward broadband service for eligible households during the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit for more information about the program, eligibility criteria and how to apply.

I am a current HughesNet customer. How do I get the benefit with my HughesNet service?
Current HughesNet customers can apply for the discount at https://getemergencybroadband.org/ today. Upon approval, contact HughesNet Customer Care at 1-866-347-3292 and our agent will verify eligibility, provide plan details and sign you up for the EBB discount.

How much does broadband service cost?
The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a monthly discount for broadband service up to $50 per eligible household, or up to $75 per eligible household on Tribal lands. So, The discount will be applied to your broadband service, but the ultimate cost to you will depend on the eligible service plan you select. And, Call to learn about plans and pricing in your area.

What service plans are eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit?
Eligible plans include HughesNet 10 GB, 20 GB, 30 GB and 50 GB service plans in the contiguous United States and Puerto Rico.

How long will the Emergency Broadband Benefit program last?
The EBB program will end on 12/30/31 and will be replaced by the new Affordable Connectivity Program. So, Households enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program as of 12/31/21 will continue to receive their current monthly benefit until 3/1/22. Visit https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit for more details about this program transition.

What happens when the Emergency Broadband Benefit program ends?
You will be notified about the last date or billing cycle that the full benefit will apply to your bill (and the date or billing cycle that a partial benefit will apply to your bill.) So, The notification will also include information about the cost of your broadband service after the program ends, should you choose to continue with the service. Important note: Your broadband service will end when the program ends, unless you request or opt-in to continue broadband service once the EBB program ends.

Check out the FCC’s Broadband Consumer FAQs for more information about the benefit.

*Free standard installation applies to new Lease subscribers only. Not valid with Purchase option. Limited-time offer.

†Affordable Connectivity Program provides up to $75/mo. credit for Tribal Lands or up to $30/mo. credit towards broadband service for qualified households. Limited time offer. Temporary Program credit expires upon FCC’s termination of the Program. Upon its conclusion, customers will be subject to regular HughesNet rates, terms, and conditions. Limit one ACP credit per household, credit is non-transferable. Eligibility requirements apply. Visit www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit for details.

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