"Affordable Internet Program Ends, Millions Face Higher Bills"
TL;DR
The Affordable Connectivity Program, which provided internet subsidies to low-income and rural households, including tribal areas, has run out of funds. This endangers telehealth services and internet access for many, with significant impacts on rural and tribal communities. Lawmakers are debating the program's future, while the Biden administration urges Congress to act and has secured low-cost plans from major internet providers to mitigate the impact.
Topics:nationtechnologyhealth#broadband#federal-subsidies#internet-access#rural-america#technologyhealth#telehealth
- The Affordable Connectivity Program for rural Americans is running out of funds : Shots - Health News NPR
- FCC ends affordable internet program due to lack of funds CNN
- Millions will have higher internet, phone bills this month: Here’s why The Hill
- Millions of Americans are losing access to low-cost internet service CBS News
- 1 in 7 Tennessee households lose affordable internet access through federal program WKRN News 2
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