Internet News Affordable Connectivity Program Expires Soon These Low Income Internet Options Can Help Fill The Void

President Joe Biden announces program giving discount on internet for low-income households

President Joe Biden on Monday will announce that 20 of the nation's internet providers have committed to lowering costs for low-income households, a step the administration says will increase access ... 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 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

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

$4.2 million initiative to provide affordable internet for Rochester households

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new initiative to bring affordable high-speed internet to low-income residents in the Rochester area was announced on Monday. In a press conference, held by Monroe County ... 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

A new East Baltimore affordable housing complex taps the city’s unique fiber network to offer low-cost internet

In East Baltimore, a new housing complex offers more than just affordable units — it’s also providing low-cost Wi-Fi and a built-in library to bridge the city’s digital divide. “If we hadn’t been able ... 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