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Affordable Internet

Backed by Nexstream

If you live in a BEAD-funded area and meet income or benefit-based eligibility, you may qualify for Nexstream’s low-cost Internet plan—designed to keep you connected without stretching your budget.

Check if you qualify

See if you meet the eligibility criteria based on income or participation in qualifying programs.

2. Fill out a quick application

Apply online or by mail—it’s your choice.

3. Upload or attach your documents

Provide proof of eligibility and a form of ID. We’ll walk you through what’s accepted.

4. We’ll take it from there

Once we verify your info, we’ll get you set up with affordable Internet from Nexstream.

Getting Started

Is Simple

To qualify for our low-cost Internet plan, all of the following must apply:

You live in an area we serve with BEAD funding

You haven’t had Nexstream Internet in the past 60 days

Your household qualifies based on income or by participating in an approved assistance program

Ways to Qualify

There are a few different ways your household might qualify for Nexstream’s low-cost plan. You’ll only need to meet one of the eligibility options on the right.

Expand each item to learn more about income requirements, qualifying programs, and Tribal assistance options.

Note: Only one income or program-based qualifier is needed to meet this part of the eligibility.

Qualify by income

Your total household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (For example: $40,880 or less for a household of two. See full income chart →)

Qualify through a program

Someone in your household must currently participate in one or more of the following:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medicaid
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Federal Pell Grant (current award year)
National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program (or attend a school under the USDA Community Eligibility Provision)

Qualify through a Tribal Assistance Program

If Qualifying Through a Tribal Assistance Program:

Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
Tribal TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Tribal Head Start (income-based)
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Documents

You'll Need

To complete your application, you’ll need to upload or mail in a few documents. These help us confirm your eligibility and identity.

Note: Documents must be dated within the past 12 months or show a future expiration date.

Proof of Eligibility

Proof of Identity

Choose one of the following documents that shows you or someone in your household qualifies:

SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, or SSI benefit letter
Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit letter
Housing assistance documentation from HUD
Letter confirming participation in NSLP, Head Start, or other qualifying school programs
Award letter for a Federal Pell Grant
Letter showing enrollment in Tribal assistance programs like TTANF or FDPIR
Income documentation, like a recent tax return or three months of pay stubs
Eligibility letter from LIHEAP, TANF, or unemployment assistance

You’ll also need to provide either one form of primary ID or two forms of secondary ID.

Primary ID (only need one):

Driver’s license or state-issued photo ID
U.S. or foreign passport
U.S. military or dependent ID
Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
Naturalization or Citizenship Certificate
Welfare or social services photo ID

Secondary ID (if no primary ID is available, provide two):

Social Security card
School photo ID
Marriage certificate or court order for name change
Medicare or Medicaid card
Non-photo license or visa