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FCC ends high-speed internet subsidies as funds expire | Millions of low-income Americans could see rising internet costs
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended on Saturday after Congress failed to renew funding. Over 20 million low-income Americans had depended on the program to lower their...
The FCC disputed these claims, stating in a recent letter that 77 percent of the 23 million households receiving ACP funds would need to either reduce or cut service after losing assistance. This $42 billion effort is a component of the Biden administration's infrastructure initiative aimed at making internet service more accessible, particularly in rural areas. The White House noted that some ISPs covering 10 million eligible households are maintaining low-cost offers voluntarily through the end of 2024.
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