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Eligible households in the Kansas City metro area can now sign up for steep discounts on their monthly internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP benefit program is designed to help ensure that households can afford the broadband access they need for work, school, healthcare, and more.

Kansas City metro residents can sign up directly on the getacptoday.org website. Households qualify for the ACP program if their income is below 200% of the federal poverty line or if anyone in the household is enrolled in SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, Veterans and Survivors Benefit, Free and Reduced-Priced School Lunch, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance, and other qualifying programs.

Access to the internet is vital for full participation in today’s world, offering the opportunity for remote work, telehealth, online education, informational resources, and more. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-5) emphasized the importance of programs like ACP in providing assistance for internet bills and leveling the playing field for rural and urban communities alike. Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3) also acknowledged the significance of improving internet access and supporting the Affordable Connectivity Program to close the digital gap in Kansas communities.

Governor Mike Parson expressed appreciation for community partners such as KC Digital Drive, which is working to connect all Missourians and improve internet access across the state. Governor Laura Kelly commended KC Digital Drive’s efforts to raise awareness and support eligible Kansans along their path to connectivity.

KC Digital Drive is a regional civic organization that supports broadband, connectivity, digital equity, and emerging tech innovation in the Kansas City area. The organization works to mobilize diverse community partners and facilitate collective action in digital inclusion and digital innovation.

Overall, the Affordable Connectivity Program is playing a crucial role in providing support for eligible households in accessing essential digital tools and bridging the digital divide in Kansas City and beyond.

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