ACP is Ending: Stay connected with Ultra Mobile plans for as low as $14/mo.

You may have heard that the government program known as ACP is coming to an end. If you’re unsure what ACP is and what that means, keep reading. We’ve got all the necessary information about what ACP is and what its closing means to those looking for an affordable wireless plan. 

What is ACP?

ACP stands for the Affordable Connectivity Program. The FCC established the program as a benefit program to help ensure that more households can afford the broadband they need for work, school and so on. Unfortunately, due to lack of funding the program is coming to a close this April (2024). 
According to the ACP website, the last fully funded month of the program is April 2024.

Is ACP ending?

Yes. Due to a lack of funding, the FCC has announced the program will end, unless Congress approves additional funding. The last month that ACP households will receive the full ACP discount is April 2024. 

If you’re currently receiving ACP benefits, you should have received notice from your wireless, or internet service provider about the impact on your service and bill after the program closes. 

Unless Congress provides additional funding, ACP households will no longer receive ACP benefits starting in May 2024.

What does this mean?

If you’ve received ACP benefits before to help cover the cost of your internet access, you might be concerned about your costs going up. Fortunately, there are affordable options available, especially with Ultra Mobile where you can get plans with 3GB of Data for as low as $14/month. More on this below. 

How can I get an affordable phone and data plan?

Luckily, you don’t have to look far to find a new affordable wireless plan. Our smallest data plan is our 3GB plan which is available as a Single-Month Plan for only $19/month. If you can pay for more months upfront, you can get an even lower monthly price when you buy it in 3-, 6- or 12-month increments. Our 3GB 3-Month plan is $16/month, 3GB 6-Month plan is $15/month and the 3GB 12-month plan is only $14/month. 

With prices that low, you can get affordable wireless even without an ACP benefit. 

See our full chart of plans below to find the perfect plan for you. The more months you buy, the more you save! 

Compare all Ultra Mobile plans

Ultra Mobile has a plan for everyone. Whether you need a plan just for talking and texting or want a great deal on Unlimited, we’ve got you covered. You can browse all our plans and features below to find the perfect wireless plan for you.

Reasons to switch to Ultra Mobile

All of our plans include the wireless features you love and need, such as Unlimited Nationwide Talk and Global Text, Mobile Hotspot and Wi-Fi Calling. 

Our plans also include international features like Unlimited Talk & Text to over 90+ International Destinations. Plus, our 3GB plans and higher also include Unlimited Talk and Text in Mexico & Canada, as well as a monthly International Calling Credit and a One-time International Roaming credit. 

Our lowest data plan is our 3GB plan which is available for $19/month as a Single-Month Plan. But if you want even lower prices, we recommend browsing our 3-, 6- and 12-month plans. 

How to bring your own phone to Ultra Mobile

Did we mention that you can bring your current phone to Ultra? If you purchased a device from ACP or with an ACP benefit, you can bring that device along as well, just make sure it’s compatible. Make sure to check your phone or tablet compatibility.

Ultra Mobile is compatible with unlocked devices. If you’re not sure if your phone is locked or unlocked, read our article on How to Unlock Your Phone. 

Head to our BYOP page for more details on how to bring your own phone to Ultra. 

If you’re wondering “how can I transfer my number” we’ve included instructions below. 

How can I bring my own number?

Bringing your current phone number to Ultra Mobile is Ultra-easy. You’ll just want to follow 3 simple steps. First, check your phone compatibility.

You’ll also want to gather some essential details to make the transfer go as smoothly as possible. After you’ve confirmed you have an unlocked compatible device, you’ll want to contact your current carrier to get this information:

• Account Number
• Transfer PIN
• Billing zip code

Once you have those first two action items taken care of, next you’ll be able to transfer your number while going through the steps to Activate your Ultra Mobile plan. So make sure you know what plan you want before making the switch and number transfer. 

For more detailed instructions, check out our How to Transfer Your Number article. 

We hope that this information is helpful to those affected by ACP. At Ultra Mobile, we’re all about providing affordable wireless for all and making it as easy as possible to switch.

Ready to shop for low-cost wireless plans that include all the features you want and need?