BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Some 23 million households across the country participate in the affordable connectivity program, which has been a major financial lifeline for low-income families who by participating, can save $30 each month on their internet bill. The program was part of the 2021 Infrastructure Law, and could be going away soon, as the funds to keep the program going strong are drying up at the end of April. Despite the bi-partisan support in Washington for the bill, Congress has not moved to replenish the $14 Billion program and has already stopped accepting new applications and enrollment requests as well. Internet companies may be offering partial discounts for these customers as a potential program replacement, but it is not exactly clear how widespread those discounts will be.
According to information from The White House, in addition to the $30 per month discount on internet access, participants in the Affordable Connectivity Program can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
WBZ's Jim MacKay (@JimMacKayOnAir) reports.
WBZ's Jim MacKay (@JimMacKayOnAir) reports.