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Millions of Americans now qualify for discounted or free internet access thanks to an expanded federal program announced by the White House on Monday. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP ...
The Biden administration announced Monday that 20 leading internet service providers have agreed to offer basic low cost plans that will be free for millions of Americans after a refund.. The 20 ...
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a United States government-sponsored program that provided internet access to low-income households. [1] Several companies signed on to participate in the program, including Verizon Communications , Frontier Communications , T-Mobile , Spectrum , Cox , AT&T , Xfinity , Optimum and Comcast .
The FCC approved the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program that provides a benefit of up to $50 a month for broadband service and up to $75 a month for Tribal area residents.
Link-Up program paid up to 50% or $30 of the telephone service installation fees, [10] and provides up to $200 of one year, interest-free loans for any additional installation costs. On January 31, 2012, among other changes to the Lifeline Program, the FCC announced that they would be ending the Link-Up America Program, except on Indian ...
While Xfinity’s standard plans start at $35 per month, its Internet Essentials program for lower-income customers offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and free equipment for just $9.95 per month ...
The Affordable Connectivity Program began in 2021 under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Congress appropriated $14.2 billion, according to the Federal Communications Commission .
The White House says nearly 40% of American households qualify for discounted internet service under ACP.