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Applying the Affordable Connectivity Program benefit to my account.

I qualified for the Affordable Connectivity Program, and on the getinternet.gov application page it told me to contact my internet provider to say “I have been approved for the Affordable Connectivity Program and would like to apply it to my service.”

I have tried numerous times to contact Xfinity to do this, but have only been able to contact a robot that told me to apply, which I’ve already done through getinternet.gov, not through Xfinity directly. When I attempt to apply through Xfinity, I am told my eligibility could not be confirmed, even though I already qualify for ACP. 

How do I apply my ACP qualification to my Xfinity service without going around in circles?

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1 year ago

Hi, I can certainly understand wanting ACP added to your account as soon as possible. You can get ACP added to your account online once you've qualified. This link will help you get started https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/emergency-broadband-benefit-enroll.

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@XfinityEsteban​ Like I already said, I have tried this multiple times in the past week and only get errors.

My information between ACP and Xfinity is the exact same, except that ACP changed the “Unit” in my address to a “#.”

Could this small difference be the reason I’m getting errors? There is no way to edit my address in the Xfinity ACP application page. 

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[Edited: "Language"] I'm dealing with the same situation and the same answers as you and they just keep going in circles. I'm ready to flip out. Broken foot so I can't even get to an Xfinity store to talk to a live person.

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I am very sorry to hear about your foot issue @user_s6lty3. You can reach out directly to the internet essentials team that handles the ACP program at the 1-855-846-8376 number. You can also go to the http://www.internetessentials.com/ site as well. 

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You need to make sure the information you have matches completely between Comcast and ACP.  If what you provided to ACP doesn't match what is on your Comcast account, you'll probably run into errors like this.

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@Again​ when I applied for the ACP, I typed my address exactly as it appeared in Xfinity. But instead of “Unit,” the ACP applocation seemed to automatically changed it to “#.”

Other than that, the addresses are identical. Is a minor difference like that really enough to be denied?

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Hello @user_a01019. Appreciate you reaching out! We do have a dedicated team that handles the ACP processing/setup. 1-855-846-8376 is the direct phone number, they are amazing. I am sure this will be able to be sorted out quickly. Since this is a government based program, this team is specifically trained on the procedures and specifics needed to establish that program. Thank you! 

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@Again​ when I applied for the ACP, I typed my address exactly as it appeared in Xfinity. But instead of “Unit,” the ACP applocation seemed to automatically changed it to “#.”

Other than that, the addresses are identical. Is a minor difference like that really enough to be denied?

I don't know if that would be the difference, but it might be.  Does your name match between the two?  Like Robert and Bob are two separate names, or if you're a Jr. and that was left off.  It really does make a difference if you just deviate one little thing.

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1 year ago

Need to apply my.  ACP.  Qualification to my exfinety  service.    Can't talk to anyone 

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1 year ago

I need help applying for the ACA program. I meet the criteria. I’ve tried on this forum without success. Can someone help me? My husband is ill, has lost income and our rent was just raised. Our sole source of income is SSI. 

GRATEFUL if I could get support applying for ACA. 

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@steffig1 

 

you must apply using the https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/ , then  Check your eligibility at xfinity.com/acp. If you're eligible, complete your enrollment at xfinity.com/acpenroll.

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@steffig1    go to  www. getinternet .  gov 

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@user_ba5bbc​ 

https://www.fcc.gov/acp is the correct place to go or the URL that @XfinityOrlandoM gave.

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I just dealt with a giant mess that I am sure is commonplace as I am finding information all over the internet. I reenrolled back in August got kicked off in October . This program is supposed to last yearly. SO I reenrolled yesterday - ALL DAY only to have a Xfinity CSR on the phone give me some BS about they signed me up- that was 45 minutes wasted on THAT phone call. I went on the website only to find out - I was NOT enrolled on the Xfinity website. It took me 5 minutes to do it myself. After spending ALL DAY doing all that work I will NEVER call them on the phone again for help. Also - I will be checking monthly as after everything that has happened, I don't believe Xfinity wants to participate in this program. Once I was verified that I QUALIFY for ACP program there is NO REASON why I de-enrolled . 

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1 year ago

I know exactly how you feel . I have talked to Xfinity several times after I was approved , and I am still not receiving the benefit. Not one credit has been issued . It’s been over a year now . It’s very frustrating because you waste time applying amd talking over and over again , and people handling the calls are not implementing program correctly 

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11 months ago

I NEED TO APPLY MY ACP BENEFIT 

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Hello @user_7uug41! Thanks for taking the time to reach out to our team on our Forums. We appreciate you being a customer with us and my team is here to help.

 

To confirm, did you receive a confirmation email stating the following; "Thank you for enrolling in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) through Xfinity. You will soon see a credit of up to $30 ($75 if you are in a Tribal Land) applied to your monthly Xfinity bill. Here's what you need to know:"? 

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10 months ago

I have been subjected to the same dilatory, ineffective ACP enrollment processs for well over two months now.  I was deemed eligible for the ACP via application to the USAC Affordable Connectivity Program website on Ocotber 13, 2023. I established an Internet service account with Xfinity to commence on October 17, 2023, the date I moved into a new apartment.   For nearly a month, despite the fact that I was already deemed eligible,  I kept getting error messages every time I attempted to start the enrollment process with Xfinity.  I finally got the enrollment application submitted on-line and received an email receipt stating that the "order" was pending.  Xfinity nevertheless sent two billing statements that did not reflect the monthly discount.  I sent at least two emails to Xfinity inquiring about the status of my ACP enrollment urging them to do so immediately and retroactive to the start of my internet service.  I received no response whatsoever.  On today's date,  after waiting over 60 minutes to be connected, I spoke with a live agent on the telephone. The bottom line is that Xfinity failed to process my enrollment application and provided no reason for failing to do so.  I was not able to resolve the issue with the customer service agent who had difficulty comprehending the sequence of events.  Xfinity insists I must pay the full non-discounted monthly rate.  It is a nightmarish situation. 

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@user_gpdh9u​ 

Did they give a reason why they failed to process your enrollment?  Usually it means there's a problem with the information given between Comcast and the National Verifier.  Between the two the information must match exactly or the benefit will not be applied.

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Hello, @user_gpdh9u. Thanks for reaching our team on our Forums page regarding your billing concerns. Once you receive confirmation of your enrollment, you could see the ACP credit on the very next bill. However, depending on when you enroll, the credit may not appear until the second bill after enrollment. We can certainly take a look and see if there are any notes advising of the status of the ACP Program. Please send a DM with your full name and full service address to further assist. We also have a specialized team that handles the ACP inquiries and you can reach them by calling 1-855-846-8376 or check online HERE.

Here's the detailed steps to direct message us:
• Click "Sign In" if necessary
• Click the "Direct Message” icon (upper right corner of this page)
• Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
• Type "Xfinity Support" in the to line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list
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• Press Enter to send your message

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10 months ago

I was approved for the ACP PROGRAM I would like to add it to my service

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Hi, @user_2c01vx! Thanks for taking the time to contact XFINITY for help with adding the ACP program to your service. We are glad to hear that you were approved for this great benefit. We can help. Once approved, you will want to complete your enrollment at this link. Please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns. 

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@XfinityGabriel​ Link is 404 Not Found.

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@user_ih2  Find the complete instructions to add the benefit to your account here https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/emergency-broadband-benefit-enroll. 

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10 months ago

I been dealing with the same thing. I just filed a complaint with the fcc. [Edited: "Solicitation"]

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@user_4ddz5j​ 

I been dealing with the same thing. I just filed a complaint with the fcc. [Edited: "Solicitation"]

The information you gave to the National Verifier must match exactly the information that Comcast has on file for you.  Otherwise the benefit won't be applied.

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9 months ago

Need to talk to someone about applying ACP to my Xfinity Internet and how to hook up the Internet 

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Hey @user_a113em thank you so much for using our Forums to contact our team. We are happy to work with you to take advantage of the discount. Have you tried to visit xfinity.com/acpenroll to sign in and enroll?

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9 months ago

well when acp program ends so does my service after 15 yrs you all getting crazy you raised my bill after this program started and it keep going up each month am so done 

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