Affordable Connectivity Program Faces Imminent Shutdown as Funds Dry Up

The program, crucial for millions of low-income households, is set to end after Congress failed to secure additional funding.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will cease to operate due to a lack of funds, affecting over 23 million U.S. households.
Originally part of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal, the ACP offered a monthly $30 internet subsidy to low-income families.
Efforts by lawmakers and advocates to extend the program with a $7 billion infusion have not yet succeeded.
Telecom companies are stepping in with temporary discounts and plans to alleviate the impact on affected households.
The FCC warns that the end of the ACP could force many to downgrade or cancel their internet services, crucial for work, education, and healthcare.