As the Affordable Connectivity Program ended on 31 May, many providers have developed replacement programs to continue providing affordable internet services to low-income people.
On Friday, in a white house press release, President Joe Biden praised 14 service providers for their ACP replacement program and their commitment to bridging the digital gap.
President Biden said in a press release, “President Biden remains committed to doing everything possible to ensure families continue to access affordable high-speed internet,”
“Today, the White House highlights voluntary commitments to customers from over a dozen internet service providers to offer plans at $30 or less to low-income households through 2024, so that families across America can continue accessing low-cost internet.” He added.
Here is a list of providers that are offering ACP replacement programs.
- Allo Fiber
- Altafiber (and Hawaiian Telcom)
- Astound Broadband
- AT&T
- Comcast
- Cox
- IdeaTek
- Mediacom
- MLGC
- Optimum
- Spectrum (Charter Communications)
- Starry
- Verizon
- Vermont Telephone Company
All of these providers are offering benefits for low-income new and existing eligible customers.
Until now, ACP used to offer $30 on monthly internet services and a $100 ACP discount on the purchase of tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.
Although ACP has ended, President Biden is doing all he can to get the funding for ACP.
Biden-Harris Administration is continuously pursuing Congress to release more funding for the ACP program.
Not just ACP, The $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which is funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is already working to provide low-cost plans to communities and people they connect.
You can read about the Astound , TDS Connect, Verizon, T-Mobile, Access from AT&T ACP replacement program right here on world wire.
Please note that while ACP was active the $30 discount use to make internet services completely free.
However, with these ACP replacement program offered by service provider low income customers will get services by paying as low as $10 per month.
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