Affordable Connectivity Program

[Newcitizen 8]

Hello,

 

My parents recently moved to the US I am looking to get them mobile phones and service. All the carriers I am looking into are offering a discounted rate for low income members through the affordable connectivity program. My parents doesn't work yet. Can they use that discount or will that be considered public charge?

 

Thanks

[Boiler 45,445]

I have been using Red Pocket and they seemingly have been taken over by Boost who apparently will be reducing my cost and increasing my Data. Waiting to find out the catch.

[Newcitizen 8]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I have been using Red Pocket and they seemingly have been taken over by Boost who apparently will be reducing my cost and increasing my Data. Waiting to find out the catch.

What about Xfinity? I am trying to set them up with home internet service and I keep getting offered the same program. It is a good program but I don't know if this is considered a public charge.

[JeanneAdil 6,489]

if over 50  they can join AARP and get discounts with most vendors 

 

[Newcitizen 8]

25 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

if over 50  they can join AARP and get discounts with most vendors 

 

Thank you. They are over 55. Is there any other benefits or discounts that I can look for them to use?

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

Spectrum Mobile offers a BOGO unlimited talk, text, data line for $29.98, all taxes and fees included.  The 2nd line is free for 1 year.  I have Spectrum, and I have had no issues. 

[Ontarkie 14,217]

~~Moved to Moving Here and Your New Life, from General Immigration Discussion.~~

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

Tracfone is another good option for talk & text.

[Eb24 50]

I use Mint Mobile which uses T-mobile’s network. For 5 gb/month + unlimited talk/text , it costs $180/year ($15/month). I think it is cheaper if you have multiple members together on an account as well. The service works great for me.

[JeanneAdil 6,489]

1 hour ago, Newcitizen said:

Thank you. They are over 55. Is there any other benefits or discounts that I can look for them to use?

 

 

  A lot 

senior discounts at restaurants (sometimes its  a Senior menu)

hotel discounts

car rentals

some do not require AARP membership 

AARP  has  a list of discounts and places that offer them

and Senior living also does

 

https://www.aarp.org/membership/benefits/all-offers-a-z/?cmp=KNC-DSO-MBCH-MemberBenefits-NS-Eng-NonMember-General-Brand-Exact-35704-GOOG-Discounts-Exact-Brand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4PuL7IPBgAMVay3UAR0juwyMEAAYAyAAEgKglvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

https://www.seniorliving.org/finance/senior-discounts/

[WaterLeaf 200]

I used to use Straight Talk $45 a month (Roughly $54 a month with taxes). Using CDMA phones because where I live Verizon works the best here in my area of East TN/where I live. 2nd best is US Cellular.
I switched over to T-Mobile Prepaid plan $25 a month, so my Husband and I use it and we pay about $57 a month with taxes on it.

Best to know what works in the area unless you're in a known populated city you can choose whatever. Sorry for going off topic!
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Regarding what you're asking about.
https://www.fcc.gov/acp

The link does states if the person uses food stamp, housing voucher, Social Security Income, etc. So with food stamp can be considered using tax payer's money and if noticed and may charge the sponsor for paying back.
I'm not real clear if this ACP may do charges on the sponsor but after what I saw with the requirement, I'd stay away. Considering your parents over age of 55 is the area I don't know for sure about public charge in that area so hopefully someone can speak up.

I also looked back here - https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-g-chapter-2

I'd say it's likely a public charge.. unless otherwise.

Edited August 3, 2023 by WaterLeaf

[WaterLeaf 200]

Actually, I guess it may not be considered Public Charge.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge/public-charge-resources

[RafaelTexas 13]

Public charge is no longer a thing.