Benson library hosting reps from federal tablets, internet program

Representatives from Allied One Solutions, a participant in the federal electronic tablet distribution Affordable Connectivity Program, will be at the Benson Memorial Library in Titusville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

​The ACP is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet. Through the Franklin visit, they will provide tablets with 25GB of data to qualifying individuals.

There is a limit of one discount per household (internet/phone/tablet).

Adults may be eligible if they meet any of the following qualifications or participate in any of the following programs:

• Income at or Below 200% Federal Poverty Level
• Federal Pell Grant in the Current Award Year
• Medicaid
• WIC
• Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefits​

Attendees should bring proof of eligibility. This may be an award letter or official documents that show participation in a qualifying program when applying for the Emergency Broadband Benefit. Also, take a valid state or federal ID.

 To learn more about ACP, visit https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/