IT Assurance on LinkedIn: The Affordable Connectivity Program provided discounts on home internet… (2024)

SUPPORTERS OF:The Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024The bill was introduced by Sens. Peter Welch (D-VT), J.D. Vance (R-OH), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Reps. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Michael Lawler (R-NY-17), Marcus Molinaro (R-NY-19) and Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY-4).Over 400 organizations have endorsed the legislation representing industry, associations, community organizations, state and local government, and civil society. These include US Telecom, NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association, INCOMPAS, WTA - Advocates for Rural Broadband, Wireless Infrastructure Association, AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, Charter, Cox Communications, American Civil Liberties Union, NAACP, Communications Workers of America, and AFL-CIO.See the attached PDF list. Tell everyone to talk to their legislators. 22.5 million people may lose their ACP internet subsidy.

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Internet access is a human right, and must be treated as the lifeline that it is.Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ew-jWWQY

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The pandemic showed the digital divide: both the lack of infrastructure and affordability. The Affordable Connectivity Program made broadband affordable for many - funding ends this week (unless Congress renews the program). With hybrid education and work, affordable broadband should be an affordable utility.Having access helps with #broadcast as well as #live #events Let's chat #avtweeps about the tech behind infrastructure:https://lnkd.in/e6UUjSB2

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Kudos to the AAPB for creating a clear and straightforward guide for communities that want to own their internet futures! If you've been wondering how your village, township or city can overcome the challenges of no internet, or the dominion of a single provider, this is the handbook you've been looking for!#Broadband#AAPB#Bentonhttps://lnkd.in/dtXF3xNi

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Digital Inclusion is starting to get some attention where it matters. And hopefully it will land on respective public sector decision-making radars, and start to be part of policy thinking / process right from the onset of an initiative.

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The cheap internet is only available for specific people who qualify

Want to save $30 on your monthly internet bill? (answer: yes)The Affordable Connectivity Program (under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure law) is connecting eligible New Yorkers to much needed affordable internet access. With ACP, you can get up to $30 off your monthly internet bill and $100 off purchasing a connected device.Plus, EVERY household with a child in NYC public schools (and most charter schools) qualifies. Shout it from the rooftops!#ACP20Million #BackToSchoolWithACP #20MConnectedThxToACP @MayorsPEU

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💻 Let’s get the Illinois broadband map right!💻 Help make sure Illinois broadband dollars go where they’re needed most by completing three speed tests, on three different days. Visit BEADChallenge.org to get started. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! 1. Confirm what internet speed your household subscribes to, and write it down or take a screenshot. Log into your internet service account to check. Your subscription speed will include a download speed and an upload speed. For example, “100/20 mbps.” 2. Visit BEADChallenge.org and click “Start” to run a speed test. 3. 3. Click on “Click here for full instructions!” and then fill in your name, email, zip code, address, and speed you currently subscribe to. Then click “Submit”!

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