Xfinity Low-Income Internet – Here’s What You Need to Know

With the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), Xfinity low-income internet discounts come through its Internet Essentials, Internet Essentials Plus, and Xfinity NOW programs.

In this article, we’ve covered all available Xfinity low-income discounts that you can check and apply if you qualify. Let’s get started.

Xfinity Internet Essentials & Internet Essentials Plus

Internet Essentials and Internet Essentials Plus from Xfinity are low-cost internet plans for eligible households.

Perks

With Xfinity Internet Essentials/ Internet Essentials Plus, users get:

• Access to Free Xfinity WiFi hotspots available nationwide
• No activation or equipment rental fees
• Free wireless gateway
• Access to free online internet training
• Purchase a laptop for only $149.99 plus tax

Eligibility Criteria

To apply to the Xfinity low-income WiFi programs, Internet Essentials/ Internet Essentials Plus, the users must qualify for Federal Assistance Programs, including:

• National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and others.

For New York residents, the criteria include eligibility for or enrollment in senior citizen or disability rent increase exemptions, or a recipient of an affordability benefit from a utility

In addition, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

• They must not have had Xfinity Internet in the last 90 days
• They must not have outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than 1 year old
• They must live in an Xfinity serviceable area

How to Apply?

Here’s how you can apply for Xfinity Internet Essentials/ Internet Essentials Plus:

• Apply directly at internetessentials.com.
• Call at 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376)

You will be mailed for further documentation if required for the completion of the process via email or mail (takes 3-5 business days). You may be asked to verify your identity, which you can do in three ways:

• Add your Social Security Number during the application process
• Upload a selfie displaying one form of Primary ID or two forms of Secondary ID
• Skip SSN and enter your mobile number in the application to get a one-time passcode to your mobile phone.

Moreover, the online applications will require you to upload your eligibility documentation. You may have to provide one of the documents below:

• MEDICAID Card or eligibility letter
• Public housing assistance documentation
• Supplemental Security Income(SSI) eligibility letter
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) letter
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility letter
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)/Head Start letter
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) letter
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) eligibility letter
• FEDERAL PELL GRANT documentation
• VA PENSION eligibility determination letter
• Tribal assistance eligibility letter

You may save your application as a draft to complete and submit whenever you want. To retrieve your saved application:

• Log in with your last name and phone number.
• Upload your documents for an existing application via https://apply.internetessentials.com/UploadOnReturn

Application Approval

After you submit your form, Xfinity will review your application. Once the application is approved, you will receive a Getting Started Kit at your address. Or you can visit the nearest Xfinity customer care center to pick it up.

However, if your home is not eligible for a Getting Started Kit, you will schedule an appointment for an Xfinity technician to install the equipment at no cost. Going Online

You’ll get your home internet up and running in 7-10 business days of the application approval date.

Xfinity NOW

Xfinity NOW is another cheap internet option that comes with one monthly price with taxes and fees included.

NOW Internet

NOW Mobile

NOW TV

Xfinity NOW allows low-income users to enjoy Xfinity internet, mobile, and TV services at affordable rates. Read the detailed breakdown of Xfinity NOW plans to learn more.

Overall, Xfinity, like many other internet providers, has stepped up to fill the gap left by the discontinuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program. Thier affordable internet plans could be a great fit for users looking for budget-friendly options.

Related FAQs

Does Xfinity offer a Lifeline discount?

No, Xfinity doesn’t participate in the Lifeline Program and doesn’t offer Lifeline discounts on its plans.

Does Xfinity offer an ACP discount?

No, the Affordable Connectivity Program ACP has ended. Therefore, Xfinity doesn’t offer an ACP discount anymore. Instead, you can check out Xfinity Internet Essentials for discounted service offers.