Connecting Families Initiative

A Government of Canada program that gives low-income families and seniors home internet for $20 a month or less. Plans include 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds with at least 200 GB of data. Low-cost devices may also be offered while supplies last.

Program in Canada-wide. Government benefits Money, grants & charity Seniors Parents & families

Who qualifies:

Low-income family getting the CCB
Or low-income senior getting the GIS
Must get an invitation letter

What you need to apply:

Activation code from your letter
Full name and address from the letter

We last read this on 5 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.

How to reach them

Apply on their website.
Questions? 1-833-206-0599
Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Other ways, if that one is quiet

Registration portalRegistration portal

Where else they are

Their website is ised-isde.canada.ca/.../en.

Good to know

For whomLow-income families who get the Canada Child Benefit and low-income seniors who get the Guaranteed Income Supplement, who receive an invitation letter from the Government of Canada.
Cost$20 a month or less
Their stepsWait for your invitation letter with an activation code. Go to the registration portal at cf-fb.ca. Enter your code, name and address, then pick a provider. Contact that internet provider to finish signing up.

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