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White House urges Congress to renew broadband funding

2024-05-01 06:57 PM by Tyler Fields

Starting Wednesday, millions of Americans around the country will begin to pay more for internet access as a federal program championed by President Joe Biden comes to an end in the absence of action by Congress. What You Need To Know Starting Wednesday, millions of Americans around the country will begin to pay more for …

Millions to lose monthly internet subsidy next week

2024-04-25 05:26 PM by Tyler Fields

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite bipartisan support, a popular federal program that subsidizes internet access for tens of millions of low-income Americans is on track to expire at the end of the month. The Affordable Connectivity Program shaves $30 off each monthly internet bill and $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive …