U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited Monroe County to advocate for important legislation aimed at preserving the Affordable Connectivity Program, an important federal initiative that provides financial assistance for high-speed internet access to low-income households. promoted. The program is expected to be underfunded by April, and Gillibrand’s bill calls for an additional $7 billion to ensure continued support. The program currently benefits 1.7 million households across New York, providing essential broadband services for remote work, online education, and telehealth services.
Gillibrand emphasized that reliable internet is essential in today’s digital age, and joined local leaders and advocates to help families lose access or face unaffordable internet costs. He emphasized the urgency of passing a bill to prevent this from happening. The senator’s efforts underscore the broader goal of closing the digital divide by ensuring all families, regardless of economic status, have access to the internet services they need for daily life.
The Affordable Connectivity Program, established under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, provides eligible families with discounts of up to $30 per month on internet service and up to $100 off computers and tablets. This work is critical to closing the digital divide, especially in rural and underserved communities. We encourage you to visit the Federal Communications Commission’s website (fcc.gov/acp) for more information about the program and eligibility.
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