In a January 8 letter to congressional offices, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel pleads for $6 billion in supplemental funding to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program through the end of 2024. The program’s 23 million enrolled households receive a $30 monthly subsidy for internet service.
“Due to the lack of additional funding, and the fact that the projected end date is less than four months away, the Commission expects to begin taking steps this week to start orderly winddown procedures to give participating providers, households and other stakeholders sufficient time to prepare for the projected end of the ACP,” the letter says.
Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the FCC entered into a data sharing agreement to help HUD-assisted multifamily residents easily enroll in the program. LeadingAge strongly supports the ACP and has endorsed bicameral efforts in Congress to continue its funding.
