Assistance Programs

All those who already receive energy assistance programs for their electric account can get a $30 discount on their broadband account. (Effective May 1, 2024)

All discounts are applied beginning with the first full month’s bill.

Eligible households:

•    Households that qualify for energy assistance also qualify for this discount.
    

How to enroll: 

•    Call Choptank at 877-892-0001 to let us know you receive energy assistance and we will apply the $30 discount to your broadband account. 

This program is currently unavailable due to lack of funding from the state government.

The Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband provides an additional $15 per month discount for internet service for households that enroll in the federal ACP. As of February 2024, the FCC is no longer accepting new applications for the Affordable Connectivity Program. If the program is discontinued due to a lack of funding from Congress, current enrolled customers will no longer receive the ACP or MEBB discounts on their Choptank Fiber bill.

The Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband provides an additional $15 per month discount for internet service for households that enroll in the federal ACP.

All discounts are applied beginning with the first full month’s bill.

Eligible households:

•    200% of federal poverty level, or
•    Participants in SNAP, Medicaid, WIC or others
•    Children attend schools designated for assistance
    

As of February 2024, the FCC is no longer accepting new applications for the Affordable Connectivity Program. If the program is discontinued due to a lack of funding from Congress, current enrolled customers will no longer receive the discount on their Choptank Fiber bill. 

Helps qualifying/enrolled low-income households pay for internet with a $30 per month discount.

Eligible households:

•    200% of federal poverty level, or
•    Participants in SNAP, Medicaid, WIC or other programs
•    Children attend schools designated for assistance