It now says that the program will continue through May, but discounts have been slashed in half.
TheAffordable Connectivity Program(ACP) is an extension of the 2020 Emergency Broadband Benefit program.
So, the FCC is stretching its remaining ACP budget.
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The maximum ACP discount for May 2024is $14less than half of the usual rate.
We don’t know how ISPs will respond to this change.
Other ISPs may be less generous.
The White House has requested additional ACP funding, though Congress is yet to commit any cash.
We’ll learn more about the ACP program next month.
