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We’re committed to keeping
you connected.

The Affordable Connectivity Program has ended,
but Verizon is committed to keeping you connected.
Eligible customers who qualify for
Verizon Forward can get Verizon Home Internet
at a discounted price.

Get home internet
for as low as
$20/mo with
Verizon Forward.

You may qualify for reduced cost internet.
Eligible Fios internet customers save with
Verizon Forward and Lifeline discounts.
Eligible 5G Home and LTE Home internet
customers save with Verizon Forward and
select 5G mobile plans.

How Verizon
Forward works.

Verizon Forward provides qualifying customers with Verizon Home Internet services
at a discounted price. If you participate in certain Federal Assistance programs such as SNAP,
you may qualify for the Verizon Forward discount.

Questions? For 5G Home and LTE Home, call 1-800-922-0204. For Fios Home Internet, call 1-800-Verizon.

New customers: Get
Verizon Home Internet
for as low as $0/mo.

For 6 months. For eligible new customers who
enroll in Verizon Forward. Limited-time offer.

Have questions?
We’ve got answers.

What is Verizon Forward?

Verizon Forward provides reduced cost internet to eligible new or existing customers. Qualifying customers receive a service discount on their Fios, 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plan price.

Which Verizon Home Internet plans qualify for Verizon Forward?

New or existing customers on a 5G Home, 5G Home Plus, LTE Home, LTE Home Plus, or Fios 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gig or 2 Gig residential Internet plan may apply. Limited to 1 Verizon Forward discount per household address.

Who is eligible for Verizon Forward?

Fios, 5G Home, and LTE Home internet customers may be eligible for Verizon Forward if they meet at least one of the criteria below:

  • Qualified for one of these assistance programs within 180 days prior to application:
    • Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
    • Lifeline - income is 135% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines or use SNAP, Medicaid, or other programs (Learn more)
    • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (Learn more)
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant within a year prior to application.

How do I apply for Verizon Forward?

Click Get Started, and follow the prompts to verify your eligibility. You'll either check your eligibility in session or upload requested documentation for eligibility. Once eligible, you can purchase home internet services with the discount or apply the discount to your existing services. If you're required to upload documentation for your eligibility, you'll receive a confirmation email with your qualification status. Once you receive your qualification email, follow the instructions to apply the discount to new or existing home internet services.

Can I transfer my Affordable Connectivity Program benefit to Verizon?

Congress did not approve additional funding, therefore the last month of ACP for Fios, 5G Home, LTE Home, and Mobile plans was April 2024. You may qualify for Verizon Forward - a reduced-cost internet to eligible new or existing customers.

What affordable Verizon Home Internet options are available?

Verizon participated in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), while the program was active prior to the last fully funded month of April 2024. Verizon now provides reduced-cost internet to eligible new or existing home Internet customers who have qualified for ACP, Lifeline, SNAP, WIC, and other assistance programs within 180 days of application or received a Federal Pell Grant within the past year with our Verizon Forward program. Qualifying customers receive a service discount on their Fios, 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plan price.

Can Verizon Forward be combined with other discounts?

Yes, the Verizon Forward discount may be combined with certain other discounts such as Auto Pay, Mobile + Home Discount, Lifeline, Military & Veterans Discount, and others as applicable. The Verizon Forward discount is dynamic up to $30/mo to reduce certain plan prices to as low as $19.99/mo.

When will I see the Verizon Forward discount on my bill?

After your eligibility is confirmed and you have applied the discount to your new or existing services, the Verizon Forward discount will appear on your next bill as a credit of up to $30/mo.

I participate in SNAP. Can I get reduced cost internet?

If you participate in certain Federal Assistance programs such as SNAP, you may qualify for the Verizon Forward discount via Lifeline eligibility.