Funding Crisis Threatens Affordable Internet Access Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program faces a funding shortfall, risking the expansion of the digital divide without Congressional intervention.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), crucial for closing the digital divide, faces a funding shortfall and may end without Congressional action.
The ACP provides $30 to $75 monthly subsidies for internet access to low-income and tribal households, benefiting 23 million households nationwide.
The program's expiration threatens to widen the digital divide, impacting education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for millions.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers proposed a $7 billion funding extension, but the future of the program remains uncertain in a divided Congress.
The Biden-Harris Administration and various stakeholders, including internet service providers and community organizations, urge Congress to extend the program's funding.