Affordable Connectivity Program

Biden administration will end enrollment in affordable internet program as funding runs low

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Biden administration will end enrollment in affordable internet program as funding runs low

The Biden administration will halt enrollment in a program that provides broadband discounts to millions of Americans as it runs low on funds and prepares to wind down in the coming months. The Affordable Connectivity Program will stop accepting new enrollments at 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday, a White House spokesperson confirmed. The cutoff comes as … Read more

FCC warns millions of households could lose broadband discounts without additional funding

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FCC warns millions of households could lose broadband discounts without additional funding

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) warned lawmakers Monday that it will have to begin winding down the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides broadband discounts to millions of American households if it does not receive additional funding from Congress. The program’s remaining funding is expected to run out in May, and it would need another $6 … Read more