The ACP ran out of funds, but some low-income internet options remain. On the other hand, some ISPs chose to include low-cost plans with slower speeds (think 50 megabits per second) for discounted ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Affordable Connectivity Program ran out of funding this April, affecting 23 million households nationwide, and 1 in 8 households here in Montana, according to figures from the ...

ALBANY — A plan to mandate special reduced broadband internet rates for low-income customers that hasn't yet been enforced may head to the U.S. Supreme Court as a consortium of internet providers and ...

New York’s law that requires ISPs to offer cheap internet plans to low-income households goes into effect on January 15. To comply, New York-based ISPs will have to start offering $15 or $20 per month ...

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved final rules for a new broadband subsidy program that could help struggling families pay for internet service during the pandemic. The ...

President Joe Biden on Monday will announce that 20 of the nation's internet providers have committed to lowering costs for low-income households, a step the administration says will increase access ...

In today's digital age, having internet access is crucial for everyday activities, from job applications to online education. However, for many low-income families, the monthly cost of internet ...

Many families in low-income households in the United States are now eligible to get a $30 per month discount on their internet bills, which could end up being free broadband in some cases. The money ...

This week, the Senate voted to shutter a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides free internet for low-income children, which could risk cutting them off from tools they need to ...

Finding low-cost internet is becoming increasingly more difficult with rising prices and decreased support for low-income families. The Affordable Connectivity Program was shuttered in June 2024, ...