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Internet Assistance Program

Affordable internet for qualifying households

The Internet Assistance Program offers discounts of $25/month on home internet service for income-qualified Longmont residents. Same award-winning service, same speeds—reduced rates to keep our whole community connected.

Essential
100 Mbps

  • 1-5 connected devices*

Great for the essentials – streaming, browsing, and staying connected.

Technical Specs:

  • Good for streaming, video calls, browsing

  • Reliable for everyday online activities

Ideal for:

  • Individuals or couples

  • Smaller homes/apartments

  • Light to moderate internet use

Enhancements:

$39.95/month

IAP Price: $14.95/month

Complete
1 Gig

  • Popular!

  • 6-12+ devices simultaneously*

For households that need more – streaming, gaming, working, all without compromise.

Technical Specs:

  • Multiple 4K streams

  • Seamless for remote work and gaming

  • Smart home device support

Ideal for:

  • Active households with multiple users online at once

  • Work-from-home and online schooling

  • Basic home office needs

  • Homes with smart devices, such as cameras, appliances, printers, speakers, locks, security cameras, etc.

Enhancements:

$69.95/month

IAP Price: $44.95/month

All plans include: • Free Installation • Symmetrical Speeds • Local Customer Service • No Contracts or Data Caps

Important Note:

Customers enrolled in the Internet Assistance Program can only receive the 100 Mbps or 1 Gig internet service at the discounted rate. Any higher speed plans or products (like WiFi equipment) will be charged at full price in addition to the IAP pricing.

Example: If a customer has 100 Mbps with a WiFi router, the monthly charge will be $14.95 (100 Mbps internet) + $12.95 (single family home WiFi router) = $27.90/month total.

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Who is eligible for the discount?

The Internet Assistance Program is available to qualifying households who participate in any of the following programs:

  • Lifeline (must provide confirmation email showing approval)
  • Head Start (enrollees with free or reduced lunch enrollment)
  • Medicaid-MSP or SLMB (specified low-income Medicare beneficiary)
    • Note: Medicare alone is not qualifying; Medicare is medical coverage for 65+ or under 65 with a disability regardless of income
  • Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
  • Section 8 (Federal public housing assistance) and HUD
  • WIC
  • SNAP (Food Stamps)
  • Federal Pell Grant awards
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Note: SSI is different from Social Security Income. Social Security Income alone is not a qualifying benefit
  • SVVSD Education Benefit (free and reduced lunch with income-qualifying benefits)
    • Only households receiving free and reduced lunch due to having Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and FDPIR will be approved
  • Longmont Housing Authority (LHA) Properties
    • Residents living in an LHA-owned property are eligible for the discount
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

How do I apply?

Application Requirements:

Step 1: Gather Required Documentation

You will need two forms of documentation:
  1. Government-issued photo ID
  2. Proof of program enrollment
  3. Your signature
Acceptable Government-Issued IDs:
  • State-issued driver’s license
  • U.S. Military ID
  • Passport
  • Individual Taxpayer ID Number Document
  • Matricula Consular ID
Documentation Requirements:
  • Must show current enrollment in one of the qualifying programs listed above
  • Must include your current information, full name, home address, and coverage effective dates
  • Must show active approval within the program
  • Note: Benefit ID cards alone are not acceptable forms of proof
  • All documentation must be clear, readable, showing valid dates, and from the individual applying

Step 2: Complete the Application

Complete the form below, attach the required documentation and signature to consent to enrollment.

Internet Assistance Application Form

(Signature field replaced with text; requires GF Signature Add-On.)
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