Last month we noted how a program aimed at helping low income Americans afford broadband was at risk of being dismantled thanks to congressional incompetence and corruption. The FCC program, dubbed…

Republicans Trying To Kill Program That Brings Affordable Broadband To The Poor::Last month we noted how a program aimed at helping low income Americans afford broadband was at risk of being dismantled thanks to congressional incompetence and corruption. The FCC program, dubbed the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), was part of the 2021 infrastructure bill. It provides low-income Americans $30 off their monthly broadband bill. 22 million…

  • bassomitron@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You are correct, I meant it as the government as your ISP. I have no qualms with cities or governments paying to have the backbone created and then a utility-like organization/company not directly controlled by the government coming in and running an ISP.