Internet for $10 a Month? How SNAP Helps You Save on Essential Utilities

When you're working to stretch every utility dollar, affordable internet is just as important as electricity or water.

Thanks to programs tied to SNAP benefits, some households can now get broadband for under $10/month, offering a real break on household expenses.

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Lifeline: The Utility Discount You Didn’t Know You Had

Much like programs that help with heating or electricity, the Lifeline program provides:

• A monthly discount of up to $9.25 for internet or phone

• Enhanced support of $29.25 for eligible tribal residents

• Eligibility through SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI, or income level

Only one person per household can claim the Lifeline benefit, but it makes a measurable impact—especially when combined with other utility relief.

 

Local Utility Support for Digital Access

From hotspots in school districts to subsidized plans through providers, state and municipal programs are expanding internet access alongside traditional utility relief.

If you qualify for SNAP, there may already be digital utility support in your area waiting to be claimed.

Costs keep climbing, and tariffs add to the squeeze. But relief is still within reach—see what’s available to you today.

 

Connectivity Is a Modern Utility

Right now, internet access is no longer optional—it’s essential.

With help from SNAP, Lifeline, and local partners, families can stay connected, cut down on costs, and manage life's responsibilities without overspending on monthly utilities.

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