Assistance Programs
Nex-Tech is committed to providing accessible telecommunications and broadband to customers and has been since 1951. We are proud to offer two assistance programs to help those in need stay connected to what matters most.
Internet Discount Program (IDP)
The Internet Discount Program “IDP” is a program offered by Nex-Tech that helps make telecommunications services more affordable for low income consumers.
IDP provides qualifying subscribers with a discount on monthly Internet service.
How it works?
IDP assistance provides up to a $30.00 monthly discount on our 1 GIG fiber residential Internet
service per month.
Do you qualify?
A consumer may be eligible if they meet one of the following criteria:
- Participates in certain assistance programs, such as Medicaid, SNAP, Section 8 Housing
- Household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty level.
LIFELINE
Lifeline is an FCC program that helps make telecommunications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides qualifying subscribers with a discount on monthly voice and internet service.
How it works?
Lifeline assistance provides up to a $13.02 monthly discount on voice service and up to $9.25 monthly service on Internet, or a combined maximum discount for voice and Internet of $17.02 per month.
Do you qualify?
- A consumer may be eligible if they meet one of the following criteria:
Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SSI, Medicaid, SNAP, FPHA, or has a Veteran’s Pension Benefit. - Household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty level.
- For current income limits, visit checklifeline.org for additional information and for the application process. To determine if you qualify based on income and location, visit checklifeline.org for additional information and for the application process.