Too often Congress is addicted to the drama of the last-minute deal. No matter how easy the decision before them, our national legislators like to wait until it’s almost too late before they do their ...

On December 31, 2021, the $14.2 billion Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP), which helped almost 9 million households afford internet access ...

As of the end of 2021, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) launched in May 2021 via federal stimulus dollars. ACP is the permanent, $14.2 ...

An updated program from the federal government offers free or discounted internet to many Americans, including many active duty families, veterans and their survivors. The Affordable Connectivity ...

A federal program that helps pay internet bills for millions of Americans is now available to a much bigger group of people. At the same time, the program is becoming less generous, with the monthly ...

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ACP is set to run out of funds on May 31. There are several attempts to extend the program’s funding. Unfortunately, politics are mostly in the way, making it very unlikely any bill will save it in ...