How To Get Low-Income Internet Through T-Mobile
Get internet for as little as $40 with T-Mobile
Jan 21, 2026 | Share 
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If you were on the discontinued Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) or are looking for reliable internet on a budget, we’ll walk you through the cheapest internet options from T-Mobile.
Aside from a few extensions for its third-party mobile customers, T-Mobile hasn’t introduced any type of ACP replacement program. However, its all inclusive 5G home internet plans may still be a decent fit for those on a budget. If T-Mobile Fiber is available in your area, you can get 300Mbps speeds for as low as $40 per month—making it a great budget-friendly plan with plenty of speed for most households.
Let’s take a look at what plans T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile Fiber have to offer.
Alternatives to the ACP
The ACP may have ended, but there are other government programs that may help you balance your budget.
The Lifeline program works similarly to the ACP by providing qualifying consumers a discount on internet and phone service, but it has stricter eligibility requirements—not all ACP participants will qualify for Lifeline. However, if you qualified for the ACP through one of the programs below, you probably for the Lifeline program:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefits
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Medicaid
- Tribal Programs for Native Americans
Lifeline also offers benefits based on income, but the threshold for Lifeline is 135% of the federal poverty guideline, rather than the 200% needed for the ACP. To check your eligibility for the program, visit the Lifeline website.
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
| Package | Price | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Rely Home Internet | $50/mo.* w/ AutoPay, plus taxes & fees. | Up to 415Mbps |
| Amplified Home Internet | $60/mo.* w/ AutoPay, plus taxes & fees. | Up to 498Mbps |
| All-In Home Internet | $70/mo.* w/ AutoPay, plus taxes & fees. | Up to 498Mbps |
* with AutoPay. Plus taxes and fees.
All T-Mobile Home Internet plans include free rental equipment, unlimited data, easy and free self-installation, and no annual contracts. You can also get $15 off your monthly internet bill if you bundle with a T-Mobile Wireless line, dropping the price for the Rely plan down to $35 per month.
T-Mobile Fiber Internet
| Package | Price | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber 300 | $40/mo.* w/ AutoPay, plus taxes & fees. | 300Mbps |
| Fiber 500 | $55/mo.* w/ AutoPay, plus taxes & fees. | 500Mbps |
| Fiber 1 Gig | $75/mo.* w/ AutoPay, plus taxes & fees. | 1,000Mbps |
| Fiber 2 Gig | $95/mo.* w/ AutoPay, plus taxes & fees. | 2,000Mbps |
* With AutoPay. In select locations only. Exclusions like taxes and fees apply
T-Mobile Fiber plans start as low as $40 per month without any discount or assistance. The $40 starting rate is all-inclusive—there are no equipment fees, contracts, installation fees, or cancellation fees. Plus, you get unlimited data, so no data overage fees, either.
To learn all the ins and outs of why this 5G Home Internet is one of our favorite internet plans, see our T-Mobile internet home test and review.
Other providers with low-income programs
One of the reasons that the ACP worked so well is that the program was nearly universal—all major internet providers participated in the program and had an incentive to tailor their own plans to work better with the subsidy it provided. Many ISPs have stepped up to fill the gap left by the end of the ACP, but while their requirements and benefits are similar, there’s some important differences between these programs.
Here are some other internet providers with affordable internet plans and programs:
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Additional resources
If you’d like to learn more about low-income programs and other ways to find affordable internet, there are lots of other articles on HighSpeedInternet.com to help you learn about the topic.
- Government Programs To Make Internet Service More Affordable
- How To Get Free and Low-Cost Internet
- Best Internet Deals
- Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Seniors
- Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Students
- Best Internet for Veterans and Military Families
- Rural Internet Providers
- The End of the ACP
Author - Austin Aguirre
Austin worked as a broadband technician installing and troubleshooting countless home internet networks for some of the largest ISPs in the U.S. He became a freelance writer in 2020 specializing in software guides. After graduating with a BS in technical communication from Arizona State University, he joined the team at HighSpeedInternet.com where he focuses on home network improvement and troubleshooting.
Editor - Jessica Brooksby
Jessica loves bringing her passion for the written word and her love of tech into one space at HighSpeedInternet.com. She works with the team’s writers to revise strong, user-focused content so every reader can find the tech that works for them. Jessica has a bachelor’s degree in English from Utah Valley University and seven years of creative and editorial experience. Outside of work, she spends her time gaming, reading, painting, and buying an excessive amount of Legend of Zelda merchandise.
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