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The Latest Breaking News from Affordable Connectivity Program

Senate Committee Moves To Provide ACP with $7 Billion … but Ted Cruz Stands in the Way

Texas Republican says he'll fight the bill to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program on the Senate floor

Multichannel News · Aug 1, 2024

ACP May Get $6 Billion Lifeline With New Bipartisan House Bill

The bankrupt Affordable Connectivity Program, which once helped guarantee internet access for more than 24 million homes, may get new funding

Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 31, 2024

VP Harris visits Columbia HBCU, praises progress toward increased broadband access

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a visit to South Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris praised achievements made by the White House in helping to make broadband internet access more affordable nationally.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023

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Looking for free broadband in Southern California? Here's how to find it

Lower-income Americans now have more options for free high-speed internet access, including at least eight providers that serve Southern California, the White House announced Monday.

Los Angeles Times · May 12, 2022

Biden says infrastructure law cut internet bills for millions

President Joe Biden said that his infrastructure law had cut broadband internet bills for millions of Americans, casting the program as part of his efforts to fight high inflation.

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022

White House says internet providers to discount fee for poor

The Biden administration says 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to low-income Americans

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

The Biden administration is capping the cost of internet for low-income Americans

Twenty internet providers, including national companies like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon have committed to the program.

WEKU · May 9, 2022

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