Internet discounts are available for Hawaii households through a federal benefit program, according to the state Department of Business and Economic Development’s Hawaii Broadband & Digital Equity Office.

The Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program can offer up to $30 a month toward broadband service from a participating provider and up to $75 toward broadband service for households on Hawaiian homelands.

Officials with the equity office have been to Maui to educate displaced Lahaina wildfire survivors about the program.

To qualify, a household must have at least one member who:

• Qualifies for Medicaid/Med-QUEST.

• Qualifies for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

• Qualifies for supplemental security income.

• Qualifies for federal public housing assistance, veterans and survivors pension benefit or lifeline program.

• Received benefits under the free and reduced-price school breakfast or lunch program.

• Received a federal Pell Grant in the current year.

To view the full list of eligibility details or to apply, visit getinternet.gov. Information can also be found at broadband.hawaii.gov/acp.

The Affordable Connectivity Program can by contacted via its assistance line at (877) 384-2575 or by email ACPSupport@usac.org.