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FCC Announces End of Affordable Connectivity Program in April

The FCC has declared April as the final month for the Affordable Connectivity Program, impacting over 23 million households.

  • April 2024 will be the last month for the Affordable Connectivity Program, affecting more than 23 million US households.
  • The program provided up to $30 a month for internet service, or up to $75 for residents on tribal lands.
  • New enrollments were halted on February 8, 2024, due to dwindling funds.
  • There is bipartisan support for extending the program, but funding has not been secured.
  • The end of the program could disrupt internet access for older adults, families with school children, and military families.
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