Who qualifies for Lifeline?

Households at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines, or on SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI or the Veterans and Survivors Pension.

Through the National Verifier at lifelinesupport.org or by calling (800) 234-9473.

Lower bills

Lost your ACP discount? Lifeline is still here.

Up to $9.25 a month off your internet, or up to $34.25 on Tribal lands. See if you qualify.

The gap

23 million
households were enrolled when ACP ended on June 1, 2024
Source: FCC, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
57%
of adults in households earning under $30,000 have home broadband, vs 92% at $100,000+
Source: Pew Research Center, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

What you'll use it for

Keeping the bill affordable
Benefit applications
School
Job search
Doctor visits

How much is enough for you?

We started you with a typical household for this page: 3 people, 1 HD stream, homework. Change anything to match yours.

Build your busiest hour

Think weekday evening. Tap + for everything happening at the same time.

2Browsing and socialPhones and tablets2
5HD streamingTV, laptop or tablet1
204K streamingBig-screen TV0
4Video calls and classesWork, school, telehealth0
3Online gamingNeeds low lag0
2Cameras and smart homeDoorbell, thermostat0

People at home3

Someone works from home with daily video calls

YOUR NUMBER

11 Mbps

With 20% headroom so nothing buffers.

You

Satellite plan ~80

Satellite covers you, with room to spare.

See plans for 11 Mbps

First, your ZIP

Lock it in works once we know Viasat reaches your area.

Our estimate: your household uses about 111 GB a month. Essentials fits best, because 150 GB of high-speed data covers that comfortably.Edit household

Best fit for your household

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Essentials

About 80 Mbps · bursts to 150

from $39.99/mo

for 12 months, then $69.99/mo

Data: 150 GB high-speed; then standard data, may be slower at busy times
Contract: 24-month term
Install: Free professional installation
Support: EasyCare available as an add-on

Great for

· Browsing, email and social
· HD streaming most evenings
· Smaller, lighter-use homes

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Unleashed

About 80 Mbps · bursts to 180

from $69.99/mo

for 12 months, then $99.99/mo

Data: Unlimited high-speed; may be slower at busy times if you use more than most
Contract: No annual contract
Install: Free professional installation
Support: EasyCare available as an add-on

Great for

· Families streaming daily
· School and work calls
· No data counting

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Unleashed Max

About 80 Mbps · bursts to 200

from $109.99/mo

for 12 months, then $179.99/mo

Data: Unlimited priority data; may be slower at busy times if you use more than most
Contract: No annual contract
Install: Free professional installation
Support: EasyCare support included

Great for

· Working from home daily
· Big households
· Smoothest at busy times

Promotional prices for new customers, shown as of October 2026. Plans, prices and speeds vary by address and Viasat confirms them for your home. A $15/mo equipment lease applies to every plan. Taxes extra. A one-time activation fee may apply. Speeds are 'up to' and not guaranteed.

The Internet Guide is a Viasat referral partner and may earn a fee when you sign up. It never changes your price.

Help you may qualify for

Lifeline
Up to $9.25 a month off phone or internet, or up to $34.25 on Tribal lands. One discount per household, renewed each year. Ask Viasat whether Lifeline applies to your plan. Apply at lifelinesupport.org or call (800) 234-9473.
Official site(opens in a new tab)Apply: National Verifier(opens in a new tab)

Real talk

Lifeline is one discount per household and renews yearly. Ask Viasat whether Lifeline applies to your plan. Also: a lighter plan that fits your real use can save more than any discount, so try our calculator.

Questions, answered

Nothing replaced it directly. Lifeline, a separate and older program, still offers up to $9.25 a month off, or up to $34.25 on Tribal lands.

Lost your ACP discount? Lifeline is still here.

The gap

What you'll use it for

How much is enough for you?

Build your busiest hour

First, your ZIP

Essentials

Unleashed

Unleashed Max

Help you may qualify for

Lifeline

Real talk

Questions, answered

Related lessons

Words to know

Check your address

Lost your ACP discount? Lifeline is still here.

The gap

What you'll use it for

How much is enough for you?

Build your busiest hour

First, your ZIP

Essentials

Unleashed

Unleashed Max

Help you may qualify for

Lifeline

Real talk

Questions, answered

What replaced the ACP?

Who qualifies for Lifeline?

How do I apply?

Related lessons

Words to know

Check your address