23 million US households risk losing internet access or facing price increases due to Affordable Connectivity Program funding depletion.

23 million US households risk losing their internet access or facing significant price increases by May, as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is set to run out of funding. ACP provides discounts on internet service up to $30 per month for qualifying low-income households, and up to $75 for eligible recipients on tribal lands. The program faces potential disruption in education, employment, healthcare, and public services, exacerbating the digital divide between those with and without access to the internet. Congress has yet to approve the $6 billion required to renew the ACP and prevent such a crisis for millions of Americans.

March 23, 2024
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