Defense Department
Senate Commerce Panel Postpones Markup of ACP Bill for a Fourth Time
The Democratic committee chair secured backing from the Defense Department, but committee Republicans still opposed the measure.
ACP
The Affordable Connectivity Program was a $14.2 billion program that provided subsidized broadband connections of $30/month, and $75/month for Tribal households. However, the program ended in June 2024 after Congress stopped its funding.
Cox Communications
Breezeline Announces Discounted Plan for Former ACP Subscribers
The ISP joins a growing list of companies that have stepped in with the lapse of the Affordable Connectivity Program.
NTIA
Shentel Concerned About Rate Regulation by BEAD
'The potential for having to set certain prices for low-income customers' is a concern to Shentel.
Briefs
AT&T Releases Documentary Depicting Digital Divide
The documentary highlights AT&T's fiber investments in Texas.
FCC
TruConnect Asking FCC to Approve Lifeline Certification
The company says it could transition former ACP subscribers to other subsidized plans.
USTelecom
Vernonburg Group Calls for Urgent Universal Service Overhaul
Trade groups join a push to use USF to fund affordable connectivity efforts.
Defense Department
Senate Markup of ACP Bill Postponed a Third Time
Departments of Commerce and Defense requested changes Tuesday night.
Nebraska
Nebraska Announces Capital Projects Fund Round Two
The awards will bring internet access to over 3,000 underserved and unserved addresses in the state.
Senate Commerce
Senate Panel Sets June 12 Vote to Fund the ACP
The FCC ordered program administrators to stop taking new enrollees on Feb. 8.
Lifeline
Providers Subsidize Internet Plans After ACP
Objective is to support high-speed internet packages priced at $30 per month.
ACP
California Official Shares Challenges in Providing Affordability After ACP
“You can’t sugar coat it… Its absence will be felt here,” state official says
BEAD
FCC’s Gomez Says ACP’s Demise ‘Penny Wise, Pound Foolish’
'The end of the ACP will undo the significant progress we have made toward closing the divide.'
Lifeline
White House Laments Passing of the ACP
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, says: ‘I’m not giving up this fight.’
FCC
Broadband Industry Groups Nearing Agreement Not to Challenge Second Circuit Decision
The court upheld a New York law mandating cheaper plans for low-income subscribers.
Digital Equity
Digital Equity Leaders Discuss Plans Beyond the Affordable Connectivity Program
Experts say a shift toward community-informed digital navigation can build equitable connectivity
FCC
Frontier Expecting Minor Impact from ACP Sunset Later this Year
ACP participants make up 4% of the company's nearly 3 million broadband subscribers.
