Over 23 Million U.S. Households at Risk of Losing Internet Access as Funding Dries Up

The Affordable Connectivity Program, crucial for low-income families, is set to expire by May without congressional action.

More than 23 million households could lose their internet access or face higher bills as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) runs out of funding.
Congress has yet to approve the $6 billion needed to renew the ACP, despite its bipartisan popularity.
Military families, older Americans, and rural residents are among those most at risk if the program ends.
Efforts to secure additional funding for the ACP have stalled in Congress amid election year politics.
Without the ACP, many will have to make tough choices between internet access and other essentials, widening the digital divide.