Biden Administration Program To Provide Free And Discounted Internet Services To Low-Income Families




The Biden Administration moves to make internet services more accessible for Americans. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in November 2021. While collaborating with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris developed the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

“High-speed internet is not a luxury. It’s a necessity,” President Joe Biden tweeted. “But today, too many families simply can’t afford it. That’s why in November, when we passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we created something called the Affordable Connectivity Program.”

This program aims to assist families whose annual “income is twice the federal poverty level or less.” Additionally, families who receive help from federal programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, or Supplemental Security Income, may also qualify. A complete list of which programs satisfy the eligibility requirement is available on whitehouse.gov/getinternet.

Per an additional tweet by President Biden, “nearly 40% of American households qualify” for this program.

Biden Administration Says Eligible Families Will Recieve $30 Benefit

Eligible households will receive a $30 benefit from the administration towards their internet connection bill. Twenty internet providers, such as AT&T and Verizon, committed to offering a monthly plan that caps at $30. This means eligible families who use one of the participating companies would get the services for free.

But, no need to fret if your provider isn’t on the $30 max list. Eligible families can still use the ACP benefit towards a different provider and get $30 off their existing bill. The Biden administration has secured more than 1,300 internet providers that will accept the $30 discount.

In addition to the free or discounted services, the Biden admin also offered financial assistance with purchasing a relevant electronic device. Households that qualify for ACP can become eligible for a discount of up to $100. Those on the receiving end can use the benefit for “a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet.”

“More than 30 million Americans live in places where speeds are too slow or where there is no broadband infrastructure at all,” President Biden tweeted. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re delivering high-speed internet infrastructure to every part of this country.”

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