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Aid for Small Internet Providers to Keep Customers Connected

This act aims to support small internet providers so they can continue offering free or discounted internet services, especially for families with students needing distance learning. It also helps prevent service disconnections for customers facing payment difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic who meet specific income criteria. This ensures citizens in financial hardship can maintain internet access, which is crucial for education and daily life.
Key points
Internet providers can be reimbursed for offering free or discounted internet to families with students engaged in distance learning.
The act prevents internet disconnections for customers unable to pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic and low income.
2 billion dollars are allocated to a fund supporting small internet providers to continue these programs.
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Additional Information
Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021
Print number: S 608
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-03-04