Sign Up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and SAVE $30/month

Do you have a student at an Oakland Unified School District School?
If yes, you automatically qualify for the ACP with your OUSD proof of enrollment letter.

The ACP provides a $30 monthly discount on home internet service from any Oakland company including:

AT&T

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Comcast

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Sonic

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Monkey Brains

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Xfinity

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Verizon

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T-Mobile

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AT&T • Comcast • Sonic • Monkey Brains • Xfinity • Verizon • T-Mobile •

How to apply through your OUSD enrolled student

STEP 1: Gather Your Information

  • Proof that your student is enrolled in an OUSD school 

OUSD has a Proof of Enrollment Letter & Student ID (sample;) available for each student. To access it:

Download your documents from your ParentSquare account (Video tutorial HERE)

OR Contact your school’s Main Office to ask for a printed version

What you will need to apply:

  • An email address

  • A form of Identification
    This could be the last 4 digits of your social security number (not needed) OR Birth Certificate (from the U.S. or any country), Driver’s License, CA ID, Passport (from any country), ITIN

  • A form of identification for your student
    This could include:

    • The student ID Copy provided by OUSD with the proof of enrollment letter (sample),

      OR

    • the last 4 digits of their social security number (not required)

      OR

    • Birth Certificate (from the U.S. or any country), Driver’s License, CA ID, Passport (from any country), or their ITIN

STEP 2: APPLY! (Online is fastest)

Apply online at www.getinternet.gov

NEED HELP?

Watch this 5-min tutorial on how to apply using OUSD’s proof of enrollment letter.

If you’re having trouble with the application or getting approved, see our FAQ section below.

Call your Internet Service Company and say “I’m calling to apply my ACP benefit”

  • Share your application ID (11-digit ID in the following format: B12345-67890)

  • Save!

You should see a $30/month discount applied to your bill moving forward.

STEP 3: Contact an Internet Service Provider

You can receive one ACP benefit per household.

NOTE: Besides having a dependent at an OUSD school, there are many more ways to qualify.
Visit the City of Oakland’s ACP webpage to learn more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Yes! Connect with TECH EXCHANGE:

    Call or text Tech Exchange at 510.866.2260

    Visit Tech Exchange at their Oakland TecHub

    ADDRESS: 2530 International Blvd. Oakland, CA

    HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Remember to take in your student’s packet along with your form of ID!

  • If you used your Proof of Enrollment letter from your OUSD school and were denied email us at ACPhelp@oaklandundivided.org with your name, Application ID, and your student’s school and we will help get your application approved.

  • • What plans are free with ACP?

    • Will there be any extra fees, like installation?

    • When should I see my $30/month savings?