Affordable Internet Is Jeopardized by Outdated Priorities
In today’s digital age, internet access is a necessity. It connects us to opportunities, vital services and the world around us. But some Americans remain unconnected — many because they can’t afford broadband.
Congress created the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in 2019 to bridge this digital divide by giving lower-income households a $30 monthly discount on broadband service. But there’s a problem: ACP’s funding will run out next summer. At the same time, other federal broadband programs that fail to help consumers as much are still soaking up tens of billions of dollars yearly. Writing for DC Journal, Joe Kane and Jessica Dine argue that moving money from old, deployment-centric programs to the ACP will help ensure affordable connectivity for all.
