Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a United States government-sponsored program that aims to provide wireless internet for low-income households.[1] Several companies have signed on to participate in the program, including Verizon Communications, Frontier Communications, Spectrum, AT&T, and Comcast.[2][3] The program is administered by the Federal Communications Commission.[4][5] The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $14.2 billion in funding for $30 subsidies for those with low incomes, and $75 subsidies on tribal lands.[6]

United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper introduced the $45 billion Internet for All initiative in Durham, North Carolina on May 13, 2022. The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program will provide each state with $5 million for planning and $100 million for expansion, with states having a greater need receiving more money. The legislature of each state must approve.[7] Funding is also provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.[6]

References
  1. "Affordable Connectivity Program". Federal Communications Commission. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  2. "Remarks By President Biden on the Affordable Connectivity Program". The White House. 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  3. Archie, Ayana (2022-05-09). "The Biden administration is capping the cost of internet for low-income Americans". NPR. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  4. Absher, Jim (2022-05-06). "This Federal Program Now Makes Many Active-Duty, Vets and Survivors Eligible for Free or Discounted Internet". Military.com. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  5. "White House says 20 internet companies will provide effectively free internet to millions of Americans". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  6. Brierton, James (May 13, 2022). "North Carolina will launch initiative to expand internet access". WCNC-TV. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  7. Dolder, Lars (May 14, 2022). "Cooper, Raimondo unveil $45B internet expansion". News and Observer. p. 2A.


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