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Affordable Connectivity Program The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford Internet access. It provides a discount of up to $30/month toward broadband service for eligible households. There are two steps to enroll: (1) Go to ACPBenefit.org to submit an application or print out and mail in an application. (2) Contact your preferred participating provider, such as PSC Fiber, to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill. Get more details and eligibility criteria at fcc.gov/ACP . *Due to printing and distribution deadlines for this directory, the follow ing statement was time-sensitive to this program: The Federal Communications Commission’s program no lon ger accepted applicants or enrollments after February 7, 2024. The continuation of

this program is dependent upon fur ther appropriated federal funding. For status of ACP availability, please visit fcc.gov/ACP .

Low-Income Programs

Lifeline Assistance Lifeline Assistance reduces an eligible customer’s monthly rate for Internet service. 1. Lifeline Assistance is available to all residential customers who meet the following eligibility requirements: a. If someone in your household participates in one of these federal programs, you may be eligible for a Lifeline Program benefit: • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps; • Medicaid; • Supplemental Security Income (SSI); • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) or Section 8; • Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit; or • Tribal Programs (and live on federally-recognized Tribal lands) . b. In addition, a consumer may be eligible if his or her household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. An eligible customer receives a $9.25 credit for Internet service with a speed greater than 25/3. Exception Reminder - if 25/3 is unavailable at the subscriber’s location, the Lifeline benefit can be applied toward the highest performing fixed broadband residential offering available, but it must be at least 4/1.

Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Speech Impaired Services

Dial 711 to access Relay Indiana. This service relays calls between a person using a text telephone (TTY/TDD) and users of the general telephone network in the State of Indiana. Specially trained personnel are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to relay a call. There is no extra charge for this service. Long distance calls placed through Relay Indiana to destinations with in the US will be billed at the discounted rates. To use Relay Indiana or obtain more information, including rate information, call toll free: 1-800-743-3333 (Voice or Text Telephone) .

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