White House Announces Cost Cutting-Deal With Internet Companies

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plans to boost access to high-speed internet for low-income families, building on existing federal subsidies and effectively giving millions of Americans free internet access as the Biden Administration continues its push to close the digital divide.

The White House said some 48 million households will be eligible for the ACP scheme—which is assessed on income level or participation in government programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income—around 40% of households. The service providers involved, which also includes smaller local providers, will cover more than 80% of the U.S. population, the White House added, and efforts are underway to enlist more providers.

 

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