More than 23 million low-income households were dropped from the Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal internet subsidy program created in 2021 that helped reduce internet costs by up to $75 a month. This aid was important for rural areas, especially for telehealth services. Lawmakers failed to keep the funding for the program, leading to increased internet bills for many Americans. The Biden administration worked out deals with internet providers to offer low-cost plans, but without the monthly assistance from the program, many households may have to change plans or drop their internet connections. Lawmakers are debating the future of the program’s funding.
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End of Internet Subsidy Leaves Millions Facing Telehealth Disconnect
