April is the last fully funded month of the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides discounts on internet access for millions of Americans.
A government program that provides discounts on internet service to millions of people is running out of money.The Affordable Connectivity Program, which is part of a $1 trillion infrastructure package passed by Congress in 2022, offers a $30 monthly discount for low-income households.April is the last fully funded month for the ACP.
RELATED: $930 million in grants announced in Biden's effort to expand internet access to all homes in USAfter May, the ACP will run out of money, and homes that qualify for the program will no longer get the discount. As the program winds down, internet companies must send ACP-eligible homes three separate notices about the ACP ending and how it will affect their internet bills and service.
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