FCC Ends Internet Subsidy Program for 23 Million Americans

The program offered discounts of $30 to $75 per month on internet subscriptions.
FCC Ends Internet Subsidy Program for 23 Million Americans
The seal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington on Dec. 14, 2017. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo
Naveen Athrappully
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is ending a program that gave subsidies to millions of households that subscribe to high-speed internet, citing an exhaustion in funding.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was established in December 2020 and provided eligible households with a discount of up to $30 per month for their internet subscriptions. For qualifying tribal lands, the discount was up to $75 per month. Since its inception, ACP has enrolled over 23 million subscribers across the United States.

Naveen Athrappully
Naveen Athrappully
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Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.