The Affordable Connectivity Program helped millions save $30 per month on their internet bills, and up to $75 for households on qualifying tribal lands, according to the White House.
Don't be too surprised if your next internet bill looks a little more expensive.That's because April is the last month for the government-funded Affordable Connectivity Program, which launched at the end of 2021 and gave $30 monthly discounts for internet service to qualified households across the U.S.According to the most recent state figures published in February, nearly 3 million households were enrolled in the program. New applications were no longer being accepted after Feb. 7.
SUGGESTED: Prices at California Chipotle, McDonald's and other fast-food chains are rising following minimum wage hikeEligible households were also able to receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.Because the program has now run out of money, the final payments will go out as partial benefits in May and the program will cease to exist.
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