WFAA8

FCC's ACP benefits are expected to tap out in April

MESQUITE, Texas — Internet access has become a necessity in households across America. But millions might not be able to afford internet access that utilize a program that lowers the monthly bill. The ...
WTOL

Yes, people on Medicaid can retain phone benefits when ACP ends

UPDATE (4/30/24): The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that households with ACP discounts may still see partial discounts in May 2024 if they keep their internet service and their ...
Yahoo

Affordable Connectivity Plan Set To Expire Despite Last-Ditch Funding Efforts

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ACP. The outlook for the U.S. government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) remains terminal, with none of the multiple ...
Ars Technica

Congress lets broadband funding run out, ending $30 low-income discounts

The Federal Communications Commission chair today made a final plea to Congress, asking for money to continue a broadband-affordability program that gave out its last round of $30 discounts to people ...
Wired

Millions of Americans Might Lose Internet Access Today. Here’s What You Need to Know

Today marks the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program, a landmark piece of US government legislation that aimed to make it easier for people to afford an internet connection in their homes. The ...
CNN

‘Should have been done yesterday’: Rural, older Americans could get hurt as affordable internet program runs out of cash

For Cindy Westman, the internet is a literal lifeline. She depends on internet access to care for her 12-year-old daughter — who has cerebral palsy and autism — by messaging doctors, accessing test ...