Breezeline has your back in the wake of the ACP's closure
by Chili Palmer
Edited by Jessica Brooksby
May 23, 2024 Share
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Breezeline customers who benefitted from the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will no longer get $30 off their internet bills starting this month. It’s a shame, but there are still cheap ways to get online.
Breezeline has stepped up with two affordable internet plans in 13 states. The first option, the Internet Assist Program, offers speeds up to 50Mbps for $9.99 per month. If you’ve been using the ACP, you will qualify. (There are other ways to qualify too).
The second plan doesn’t require low-income status, and it’s twice as fast at 100Mbps. At just $19.99 per month (Wi-Fi equipment included), it’s one of the best affordable plans we review.
Former ACP recipients may have options from other providers too. We’ll get into the Breezeline plans, alternatives, and resources that can help you get online regardless of your income status.
Jump to: What is Internet Assist? | How to apply | Other Breezeline plans | What happens when the ACP ends? | Alternatives to the ACP | Other providers with low-income programs | Additional resources
Jump to:
- What is Internet Assist?
- How to apply
- Other Breezeline plans
- What happens when the ACP ends?
- Alternatives to the ACP
- Other providers with low-income programs
- Additional resources
What is Breezeline’s Internet Assist Program?
Breezeline’s ACP-era program was known as Breezeline Internet Assist Plus, but it is no longer available. The best alternative is Breezeline’s Internet Assist Program. If you qualify, you can get access to download speeds up to 50Mbps for $9.99 per month. That’s fast enough to pay bills, check email, get on social media, and stream video on one device at a time.
The plan comes with an included modem, but you’ll have to rent a Wi-Fi router from Breezeline or buy your own. There are no contracts or installation fees to worry about.
We should mention a few caveats, though. You can’t use Breezeline’s Internet Assist Program if you have a past-due balance or have been disconnected from Breezline for non-payment within the last six months. If you are able to get the Internet Assist plan, you won’t be able to add TV or phone services.
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How to qualify for Internet Assist
If you qualify, signing up for Breezeline Internet Assist is easy. You’ll need to enter some personal info and show proof of eligibility for at least one of the following:
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Housing Assistance
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Fill out your info in Breezeline’s online application to check eligibility and sign up.
Other plan options from Breezeline
Breezeline’s cheapest plan that doesn’t require income-qualification is the Base Plan, with download speeds up to 100Mbps and upload speeds up to 10Mbps. That’s enough bandwidth for one or two people to stream video and work on their phones or laptops at the same time.
The Base plan is different from the Internet Assist program in two important ways. First, you don’t have to prove low-income status to qualify—anyone in the Breezeline service area can sign up. Second, it comes with included Wi-Fi gear.
Breezelines other plans offer more speed, but cost more out the gate and may go up in price even further after six months.
If you don’t know which plan you need, take our speed needs tool for a spin.
Low-cost Breezeline plans
Package | Price | Speed | Type | Order online |
---|---|---|---|---|
Base | $19.99/mo.* | 100Mbps | Fiber | |
Fast | $29.99/mo.* | 200Mbps | Fiber | |
UltraFast | $39.99/mo.* | 500Mbps | Fiber | |
GigaFast | $59.99/mo.* | 1,000Mbps | Fiber |
Data as of 5/14/2024. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. After 6 months, pay our Everyday price.
*includes $10 Autopay & EcoSave discount. Displayed offers are based on your estimated Zip Code. Services, pricing and availability are subject to change based on your specific service location.
What happens when the ACP ends?
The last fully funded month for the Affordable Connectivity Program was April of 2024. In May, recipients will get $7 to $16 in credit toward their monthly internet bill, rather than the full $30. Starting in June, the program will end unless Congress finds a new way to fund it.
If you’ve been using your ACP benefit, you should have gotten notices from Breezeline about your options. By now, it’s likely you’ve either chosen to discontinue service or agreed to pay for ongoing service. If you haven’t, you will lose internet access in June.
To prevent an internet shutoff, you must do the following:
- Acknowledge that you received disclosures about the ACP’s ending
- Agree to receive internet service without the ACP discount
- Pay your full bill for the upcoming month
If you decide not to continue with Breezeline, we recommend looking into other free and low-cost ways to get online.
Alternatives to the ACP
Unfortunately, Breezeline customers don’t have many options for free or subsidized internet without the ACP. Breezeline does not participate in the Lifeline program, a federal program that provides funding for either phone or internet connectivity. Enter your zip code in the Lifeline provider tool to find options near you.
Low-income customers may be able to get help with internet costs through their state, city, or county governments.
Pro tip: Go to the library
If you can’t easily find government resources, we always recommend visiting your local library. Almost all branches have free Wi-Fi and computers, and many lend out mobile hotspot devices and tablets for a few weeks at a time. Librarians are also well-versed in public assistance programs and may be able to help you sign up.
Other providers with low-income programs
Breezeline’s main competitors are other cable internet providers, satellite internet providers, and 5G home internet providers. What’s available to you will depend on your exact address, but there’s a chance you can get plans for low-income folks from the following providers:
- Spectrum Internet Assist
- Xfinity NOW
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Additional resources
We believe internet access is a necessity for modern life, and we encourage you to browse our resource library for help getting connected. The following articles are a good place to start:
- Government Programs To Make Internet Service More Affordable
- How To Get Free and Low-Cost Internet
- Best Internet Deals
- Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Seniors
- Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Students
- Best Internet for Veterans and Military Families
- Rural Internet Providers
- The End of the ACP
How To Get Low-Income Internet through WOW!
Brightspeed Covers $30 Subsidy for ACP Recipients
Author - Chili Palmer
Chili Palmer covers breaking news, satellite internet, mobile connectivity, and streaming services for HighSpeedInternet.com. Previously writing under the name Rebecca Palmer, Chili is passionate about providing accurate and accessible information any time you're trying to connect … whether you already speak geek or just got your first smartphone.
Editor - Jessica Brooksby
Jessica loves bringing her passion for the written word and her love of tech into one space at HighSpeedInternet.com. She works with the team’s writers to revise strong, user-focused content so every reader can find the tech that works for them. Jessica has a bachelor’s degree in English from Utah Valley University and seven years of creative and editorial experience. Outside of work, she spends her time gaming, reading, painting, and buying an excessive amount of Legend of Zelda merchandise.
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