Biden Administration To Cap Internet Cost for Low-Income Americans

Biden Administration To Cap Internet Cost , for Low-Income Americans.

Biden Administration To Cap Internet Cost , for Low-Income Americans.

NPR reports that on May 9, the Biden administration announced it will team up with internet providers to make high-speed internet plans more accessible to low-income Americans.

NPR reports that on May 9, the Biden administration announced it will team up with internet providers to make high-speed internet plans more accessible to low-income Americans.

20 providers, including big names like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon, have committed to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

20 providers, including big names like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon, have committed to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

20 providers, including big names like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon, have committed to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Plans making at least 100 Megabits per second of speed available for $30 or less will be provided.

NPR reports that about 48 million Americans will be eligible for the program.

High-speed internet service is no longer a luxury — it's a necessity, White House, via statement.

But too many families go without high-speed internet because of the cost or have to cut back on other essentials to make their monthly internet service payments, White House, via statement.

It's time for every American to experience the social, economic, health, employment and educational benefits of universal scaled access to the Internet, John Stankey, AT&T CEO, via statement.

NPR reports Americans will be able to determine if they qualify for the program by visiting www.getinternet.gov.

Additionally, agencies that oversee programs such as Medicaid and SNAP will contact recipients to see if they are eligible for the ACP.

According to Census data, 85% of U.S. households had broadband internet in 2018.