The Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, has exhausted the funds allocated to it by Congress, and April was the last month that eligible consumers will receive the monthly subsidy of $30 off their internet bills ($75 in Tribal areas).
Despite heavy lobbying from the broadband industry and consumer advocates, Congress has not moved on several bills designed to restore funding to the ACP through the end of 2024. A long-term solution for affordability funding, such as through an expansion of the FCC's Univeral Service Fund (USF) seems even more remote.
As the subsidy expires, it's likely that operators will see a wave of disconnects in the coming months as consumers struggle to pay their bills. Some operators have their own affordable tiers for low-income households, which will ease the burden for many.
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