Digital Equity Leaders Discuss Plans Beyond the Affordable Connectivity Program

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2024 – Digital equity experts gathered Thursday on a Next Century Cities webcast to discuss their plans to continue bridging the digital divide after funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program expires tomorrow. They emphasized a community collaboration approach.

First launched in 2021, the ACP provided a $30 discount on internet bills to 23 million low-income households. However, the program did not receive new funding from Congress, which originally provided $14.3 billion for the subsidy fund.