FCC Chief Says More Than 20 Percent of Affordable Connectivity Signups are New
Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel used USAC data to highlight the high rate of new ACP signups.

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Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel used USAC data to highlight the high rate of new ACP signups.
WASHINGTON, January 23, 2024 – In the face of conservative opposition, the head of the Federal Communications Commission touted to Republicans the number of fresh broadband sign-ups as a result of the discounts offered by the Affordable Connectivity Program, as she presses Congress to renew funding for the subsidy program.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel replied to Republicans on January 5, 2024, disputing the lawmakers’ criticisms of December 15. Rosenworcel said only 20 to 22 percent of ACP participants did not have internet access prior to the implementation of the program. She cited data from the agency’s fund administrator, the Universal Service Administrative Company.
In other words, Rosenworcel is arguing, the program is helping Americans get connected.
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