"Threat of Internet Subsidy Loss Looms for Low-Income Families"
TL;DR
The $14.2 billion Affordable Connectivity Program, aimed at making internet service more affordable for low-income households, is expected to run out of funding this spring, affecting over 23 million households. The program, part of the Biden administration’s initiative to connect every American to affordable, high-speed internet, provides discounts of up to $30 off monthly internet bills for eligible households. While there is bipartisan support to continue the subsidies, lawmakers have not passed an extension, and federal officials have already stopped accepting new applications and enrollments.
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