Federal Affordable Connectivity Programme has been extended by Bidem Government to more than 40% of american families to get free or reduced price internet in their homes.
“High-speed internet is not a luxury any longer. It’s a necessity,”
President Joe Biden remarked
According to the news a commitment from 20 leading internet service provider companies including AT&T, Comcast, Frontier, Verizon Fios, Spectrum (Charter Communications), and others (Allo, AltaFiber, Altice, Astound, Breezeline, Comporium, Cox Communications, IdaTek, Jackson Energy Authority, Mediacom, MLGC, Starry, Vermont Telephone Company, Vexus Fiber) are now providing high-speed internet for $30 a month to those who qualify. Then, the Affordable Connectivity Program would pick up the $30 cost every month, making it essentially free for those who qualify.
Participating ISPs also agreed not to implement additional fees and data caps.
The full list of eligibility requirements can be found over on the White House website. Interested parties can reach out to their local ISP for details on how to sign up.