Released: January 09, 2024
Millions to lose affordable internet unless Congress extends subsidies
Source: Eva Dou, Washington Post (Paid Registration)
Millions of households will lose discounts on their internet bills in the coming months if Congress does not act to extend an affordable-internet program. The Federal Communications Commission says it will begin winding down the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) this week without more funding.
The ACP allowed some 23 million low-income households to receive discounts on their internet bills of up to $30 a month — or up to $75 a month on qualifying tribal lands.
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