If Congress doesn’t act now many Americans might lose broadband access

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If Congress doesn’t act now many Americans might lose broadband access
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Funding for the Affordable Connectivity Act is about to run out.

to deploy services all over the country — especially in rural areas, where coverage is sparse. But how widely connectivity is available matters little if consumers can’t afford it. And unless Congress acts fast, many won’t be able to.Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021

after the coronavirus pandemic forced a huge portion of the population to work, learn and even socialize from computers at home.— $30 per month to households whose income falls under a certain poverty threshold or receive certain other federal benefits — has proved popular:— more than 1 in 6 nationwide — subscribe. More than two-thirds of respondents to an FCC survey of beneficiaries said they had inconsistent service beforehand or no service at all.

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