A Methodist pastor in rural Texas, who is also a father of 12 children and served in Iraq, is among the 23 million Americans facing the potential loss of a critical government subsidy for internet access. The subsidy, which provided $50 a month, helped his family budget for extracurricular activities for his children.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is set to expire at the end of May, leaving low-income households at risk of losing a $30 to $75 per month subsidy. This program has been instrumental in improving internet access for families, with one father noting that it reduced homework time for his child from three hours to just 45 minutes.
