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couple using laptop
Apr
24
2023

The Affordable Connectivity Program:
Why Millions of American Households Are Signing Up

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is expanding. At a White House ceremony on May 9th, President Biden announced a landmark commitment from 20 internet service providers—including Comcast, Charter, Cox and Mediacom—to provide ACP-eligible households with robust high-speed internet service for free, after redeeming their monthly subsidy.
Issues: America's Wi-FiBroadband InfrastructureDistance LearningRural Broadband
rural broadband deployment
Jan
5
2023

Connecting The Unconnected: How West Virginia Broadband Is Expanding

In rural states like West Virginia, broadband access is not yet available everywhere. To achieve 100% connectivity in remote areas, we must take collective action. That’s why governments and internet service providers (ISPs) continue to establish public-private partnerships that utilize federal, state, and local funding for broadband expansion across the country – producing a track record of success.
Issues: America's Wi-FiBroadband InfrastructureRural Broadband
father and daughter working on computers at home
Dec
21
2022

The Affordable Connectivity Program: Why 15M+ American Households Have Signed Up

It’s been one year since the launch of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a federal initiative that provides free or discounted high-speed broadband to qualifying households across the country. Closing the digital divide is a national priority. The Affordable Connectivity Program – and its partnership with internet service providers (ISPs) – plays an important part in enabling millions of Americans to access the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more.
Issues: America's Wi-FiBroadband InfrastructureRural Broadband