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

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

Compare monthly internet costs in 2025 by provider and plan. See average prices, connection types, and tips to lower your internet bill. Read More

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

How Families Can Still Get Online as Internet Costs Rise

Many families are struggling to afford reliable internet, leaving students without the tools they need to keep up with homework, tests, and online learning. Here experts discuss the digital divide, ... Read More

California affordable internet mandate was yanked due to federal funding threats. What now?

Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism. 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

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