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.
Overview
- 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.