New Yorkers interested in signing up for affordable internet plans have multiple options for service throughout the state. Several internet providers offer low-cost internet plans (typically less than $25/month) to customers in their service areas if they meet specific eligibility requirements.

Beyond those low-cost plans, more than a dozen internet providers in the state participate in the Federal Lifeline program, which offers a discount of $9.25 on any service that includes a broadband component, and a discount of $7.25 on a telephone voice-only service. That means that if you qualify and sign up with a provider enrolled in the Lifeline program, you can receive up to $9.25 off your internet service. Households qualify for the Lifeline program if they participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, or if their income is 135% or less than federal poverty guidelines. Note that Lifeline is a discount off the price of the plan: if the ordinary cost is $60/month, Lifeline provides a $9.25 discount.

To review your options for low-cost internet service or a discount through the Lifeline program, refer to the table below. Once you have found a provider who serves your area, contact them directly to ask about the specific affordable plan they offer or their participation in the Lifeline program.

You may also be eligible to receive up to $50 off your monthly broadband bill through the Federal Communication Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Please visit the Emergency Broadband Benefit website for more information, criteria to qualify, and updates. A full list of New York internet service providers currently offering discounted service is available here. Check back regularly for updates as additional providers join the program to offer discounted broadband.

Search by the name of internet provider or your county. For example, you can search “Kings County” and “Altice” to see if Altice offers service in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County).