MOLINE, Ill. — 23 million Americans are at risk of potentially losing their internet access at the end of April if Congress doesn't act to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is set to expire at the end of April.
The ACP provides low-income households $30 each week to help afford broadband service. Some eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet if they contribute more than $10 towards the purchase.
One participant of the program who spoke to News 8 said that unless Congress passes billions of dollars before the end of the month to continue funding the program, households like his may not be able to afford internet access.
"Part of my internet connects me to the VA, and I get on there and I can get all my medicines through there. I can get updates on how my compensation and pension program is progressing. While I'm sad, I just think [...] it's a good program," ACP user Llyod Duncan said.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 88% of U.S. households have an internet subscription.
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