Remarks By Vice President Harris On The Affordable Connectivity Program

On July 21, Vice President Kamala Harris went to North Carolina to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to achieve universal broadband in the US. "Every person in our nation, no matter how much they earn, should be able to afford a high-speed Internet plan," said Harris. The vice president highlighted the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides working families with up to $30 a month off of their Internet bill or $75 a month for those living on Tribal lands. It also gives families a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, a desktop computer, or a tablet. The Administration has also created GetInternet.gov to raise awareness of the program and direct consumers to sign up. According to Harris, over 13 million people are currently enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program. Maternal health, said the vice president, is one of many issues that benefit from universal broadband and the expansion of telehealth in the US. "Here is what it comes down to: We created this program because we know when we connect folks with high-speed Internet, it is also a connection to opportunity — the opportunity to live a healthier, happier, and more prosperous life and, importantly, more affordable lives," said Harris.