“Internet is needed for everything.” The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal program that started in 2021. Certain households qualified for a $30 monthly internet discount and a one ...

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a crucial initiative that provided financial relief to millions of American families by subsidizing their internet bills. Offering monthly credits ...

The end of the Affordable Connectivity Program means households have fewer options for affordable internet. But Lifeline might be able to help. Trey Paul is a CNET senior editor covering broadband.

Finance and more. The Affordable Connectivity Program ended in June 2024, leaving an estimated 5 million households disconnected from the internet. The internet subsidy for low-income households ...