The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and ACP4ME Campaign​

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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a $14.2 billion federal program that helps families and households who are struggling to afford internet service. Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the ACP provides eligible households with a discount of up to $30 per month (up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands). New enrollments into the ACP ended on February 7, 2024, for more information read the wind down section below.

The ACP4ME campaign is Maine Connectivity Authority’s new statewide initiative to increase awareness and enrollment into the ACP. In Maine, 238,717 households are eligible for the ACP, yet only 97,186 (41% of those eligible) have enrolled (as of January 22, 2024).

In partnership with Education SuperHighway, a national non-profit working to close the broadband affordability gap, we are building a statewide coalition of local communities and trusted institutions to raise awareness of this critical program through earned and social media. We are asking you to leverage your networks to increase awareness of ACP. 

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As part of the broader ACP4ME campaign, MCA organized a statewide Week of Action to increase awareness of and enrollment in the ACP from August 4-12, 2023. There were no less than 18 in-person ACP enrollment events across the state, countless engagements online and on social media, and the ACP was featured on three local news outlets. While it is important to celebrate progress in getting more people aware of and enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program, we also recognize that the work isn't done yet!