{"id":607,"date":"2023-09-21T16:55:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T10:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atgovt.com\/?p=607"},"modified":"2023-09-22T11:52:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T05:52:16","slug":"affordable-connectivity-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atgovt.com\/affordable-connectivity-program\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a United States government-sponsored program that aims to provide affordable internet access to low-income households. The program was created in 2021 by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provided $14.2 billion in funding over five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ACP replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, which was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help people stay connected while working and learning from home. The EBB program provided a discount of up to $50 per month for broadband services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ACP is similar to the EBB program, but there are some key differences. First, the ACP provides a smaller discount of up to $30 per month, although households on qualifying Tribal lands can receive an enhanced discount of up to $75 per month. Second, the ACP does not have a time limit, while the EBB program was only available for a limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ACP was launched on December 31, 2021. As of August 2023, over 19 million households have enrolled in the program. The program has been successful in helping to increase access to broadband for low-income households. For example, a study by the Pew Research Center found that the ACP has helped to reduce the digital divide between low-income and high-income households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is eligible for the ACP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be eligible for the ACP, a household must meet at least one of the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n