Internet Discounts for 23 Million Low-Income Households at Risk as Key Federal Program Runs Out of Funds

Federal funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides internet discounts, will run out in May
This means the 23 million households enrolled will see benefits cut by more than half starting next month
Without renewed funding, recipients may have to choose between paying for internet or necessities
The Biden administration blames Congressional Republicans for not passing legislation to extend the program
The FCC is urging internet providers to voluntarily offer discounts to affected low-income households