AT&T's Free Internet Offer: Up to 100 Mbps Broadband Through the Affordable Connectivity Program

A new AT&T free Internet plan will leverage the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), offering speeds of up to 100 Mbps symmetrical where available. The Access from AT&T program used to offer a 10 Mbps plan for $5 to $10 per month. AT&T says those plans will remain, but customers can opt-in to the new free Internet plan leveraging the ACP. Customers can also apply ACP funds towards mobile service provided through AT&T prepaid or Cricket Wireless plans. “The new Access from AT&T plan provides improved speeds, no data cap and works in concert with the federal ACP benefit,” said Cheryl Choy, SVP of Broadband Management & Strategy at AT&T. “Free internet service can be the difference in getting homework done, being able to apply for a job, or receiving medical care.” AT&T customers can opt to get the free internet service on plans of up to 100 Mbps, or apply the ACP benefit towards more expensive plans. AT&T offers speeds of up to 5 Gbps in certain markets. T-Mobile also introduced a ‘free’ service through the ACP earlier in 2022.