Internet News The Affordable Connectivity Program Is Ending These Low Income Internet Options Can Help Fill The Gap

The ACP 'Saved My Life': Real People Share the Real Cost of Losing Affordable Internet

One year after the defunding of the ACP, I talked to people affected by the loss of Affordable Connectivity Program and how its disappearance has forced them to make heartbreaking trade-offs just to ... Read More

What Is the Lifeline Program? Find Out if You Qualify for Discounts on Your Home Internet Bill

Finding low-cost internet is becoming increasingly more difficult with rising prices and decreased support for low-income families. The Affordable Connectivity Program was shuttered in June 2024, ... Read More

Advocates push for long-term fix after Affordable Connectivity Program ends

Affordable internet is a must for many seniors, but last year, a federal program that provided a discount for millions came to an end. Read More

How to get free or low-cost internet

If you're struggling with the cost of internet, you might be able to find assistance to lower your monthly internet bill. Some internet service providers (ISPs) offer low-cost internet to qualifying ... Read More

Monroe County brings affordable high-speed internet to low-income Rochester residents

Rochester, N.Y. — A new investment from local leaders aims to bring affordable high-speed internet to low-income households in the area. Monroe County announced Monday a partnership with Community ... Read More

New affordable internet option available on the MS Coast. Here’s who’s eligible

The broadband provider Sparklight said this week it would start offering $30 a month internet service to Mississippi Coast customers who qualify for some federal assistance programs. The service, ... Read More

How much does internet cost in 2025? A complete guide to monthly prices, speeds and fees

The cost of home internet has become a growing concern for U.S. households as reliable connectivity becomes essential for remote work, online learning and streaming entertainment. But with so many ... Read More

California could take a nod from New York to mandate affordable internet

California is getting closer to mandating low-cost broadband internet options, mirroring New York, whose law went into effect earlier this year. A California state Assembly bill heading for its first ... Read More

San Antonio leaders back program to get locals connected to internet

San Antonio officials are promoting a federally funded program to combat the city's long-lasting digital divide made more obvious by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), ... Read More

The ACP 'Saved My Life': Real People Share the Real Cost of Losing Affordable Internet

"The ACP program really saved my life," said Dorothy Burrell, a 55-year-old from Kansas City. Burrell was one of the 23 million Americans enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program, a ... Read More