T-Mobile expands participation in dwindling Affordable Connectivity Program

T-Mobile is expanding its participation in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) through its Lifeline Assistance brand – Assurance Wireless. Lifeline is a Federal Communications Commission program for low-income consumers, which provides a discount on qualifying monthly phone and broadband services. T-Mobile said that it is offering ACP in seven more states, bringing the total number to 48 states and the District of Columbia. The seven new states are Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming. With the ACP benefit at Assurance Wireless, subscribers can receive data, text, and calls via the power of T-Mobile's nationwide network. Assurance Wireless is also offering a free Android smartphone for new customers. T-Mobile said that during congestion, customers choosing Assurance Wireless may notice lower speeds than other customers due to data prioritization.