End of the Affordable Connectivity Program means the end of critical broadband access for Black families

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federally funded program providing discounted internet service to economically disadvantaged households, officially ended on June 1, 2024, due to lack of funding from Congress. With no more federal financial support, millions of households are left to reap the consequences. More than 23 million households nationwide were enrolled in ACP, with nearly one million homes in New York City. For Black residents of New York, internet access is vital for survival in a world that becomes more internet-dependent each day. Though the end of ACP leaves a significant blow to these households, the fight for equitable broadband access continues.