It's intended to help low-income households afford broadband connections for school, work, health care, utilities and other services. Not everyone is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program. Read more: 8 Ways to Save on Your Monthly Internet Bill 1. Let's walk through what else you need to know to take advantage of the ACP. There's a government website,, to help you navigate the ins and outs of this benefit. You can check the Federal Communications Commission's state-by-state list to determine which ISPs are available in your area. In total, approximately 1,600 ISPs are participating in the ACP. For example, the White House in May announced 20 providers across the US that have committed to offering plans with a minimum of 100 megabits-per-second download speeds for $30 or less. Scores of internet service providers have committed to being involved with the ACP. As of mid-September, over 13.7 million households in the US have signed up. That amount goes up to $75 a month for households on Tribal lands. Those who qualify will get $30 a month off their internet bill. Like the EBB, the ACP aims to help households afford the internet connections they need to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. In 2022, the government shuttered the EBB and replaced it with the Affordable Connectivity Program - one of several broadband-focused initiatives in the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signed by President Joe Biden in November 2021. Previously, a temporary subsidy program called the Emergency Broadband Benefit was established to help low-income families and those who'd lost income in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But home internet service isn't exactly cheap - it can cost so much that some people struggle just to get connected.
It's essential for working from home, keeping up with schoolwork for remote learning and keeping us entertained when we can't (or can't afford to) gather socially. One of the many things the COVID-19 pandemic revealed was the importance of having a reliable internet connection. This story is part of Home Tips, CNET's collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out.
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