An Update on Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment

On August 2, the White House released fact sheets highlighting how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is impacting all 50 states, territories, the District of Columbia, and Tribal communities. The law invests $65 billion to provide affordable, high-speed internet to every American—including $14.2 billion in the Affordable Connectivity Program which cuts internet bills by up to $30 per month, or $75 for households on Tribal lands, and provides a one-time $100 discount for a connected device. Generally, households are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if their annual income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The White House fact sheets offer a snapshot of the challenges each area in the US faces in achieving universal broadband.

[Kevin Taglang is executive editor at the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society.]