The ACP ran out of funds, but some low-income internet options remain. On the other hand, some ISPs chose to include low-cost plans with slower speeds (think 50 megabits per second) for discounted ...
Under the ACP, more than 23 million households were collectively saving almost $700 million per month. The ACP was available to anyone who made less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty ...
But it officially ended in June after Congress decided not to renew its funding. Since the ACP lapsed, some Democratic and Republican lawmakers have been working to bring back the program. But ...
President Joe Biden on Monday will announce that 20 of the nation's internet providers have committed to lowering costs for low-income households, a step the administration says will increase access ...
STATEWIDE — GOV. HOCHUL ON Thursday announced that the state has reached a settlement with Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum, requiring Charter to re-establish an earlier program ...
Did you know that while 75% of adults ages 65 and older use the internet, many still struggle with affordability? Nearly 85% of Americans pay at least $50 per month for access to the internet, ...
(TNS) — A plan to mandate special reduced broadband Internet rates for low-income customers that hasn't yet been enforced may head to the U.S. Supreme Court as a consortium of Internet providers and ...
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - An internet connection is crucial to start a business, receive education, and connect with friends and family, but many low-income residents in Multnomah County don’t have that ...
The $14.2 billion program, which went into effect in December 2021, served roughly 23 million households, two-thirds of which had either inconsistent or zero internet access prior to enrolling, ...