Affordable Connectivity Program Extension: $6 Billion Funding and Stricter Rules.
This Act extends the funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) by appropriating $6 billion, ensuring continued internet subsidies for low-income households. However, it significantly tightens eligibility criteria and verification processes, meaning many currently enrolled families may lose their benefit after a 180-day grace period. New rules also introduce a minimum 6-month commitment before switching internet providers.
Key points
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) receives an additional $6 billion in funding, ensuring its continuation.
Eligibility verification is tightened: providers can no longer self-certify eligibility, and criteria based on school meal programs are restricted.
Households must provide the last 4 digits of a Social Security Number (SSN) for verification and reimbursement purposes.
A new restriction limits beneficiaries from switching broadband providers to once every 180 days (6 months).
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