Affordable Connectivity Program: Closing the Digital Divide

As organizations committed to positive change and public policy that advances opportunity, equity, and progress for all Americans, we urge you to prioritize funding to extend the landmark Affordable Connectivity Program in any new spending package or legislation. ACP is a true bipartisan success story – growing out of initiatives supported by the current and prior Administrations and the broad, national consensus in support of universal access to affordable broadband. Combined with private sector discount programs run by the nation’s major internet providers, ACP can make home broadband effectively free for low-income families. Currently, over 22 million American households are enrolled in this effective, life changing program – massively expanding access to online education, work, health care, government services, and entertainment and culture. It’s one of the most important, effective public policies in place today driving towards equal opportunity and a level playing field for all. But without more funding, the ACP will expire in just a few months. We urge you and your colleagues to act on the Administration’s $6 billion request in emergency funds to immediately re-fund and extend ACP to ensure all Americans continue to have affordable access to high-speed internet at home.