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Tag: ACP
California Affordable Internet Bill Advances
The legislation would provide needy California residents with affordable home internet service at no more than $15 per month.
NextLight: ACP Replacement Service Up 14% in First Year
NextLight said last June that IAP had launched with 20 more subscribers than were taking advantage of the ACP.
More Than 6 in 10 Seeing Higher Prices for Internet, Reliability Still an Issue: Study
The study cited situations where consumers signed up for internet plans with “attractive rates” that surged in price within a year.
Meet the California Legislator Who Introduced the State’s $15 Internet Bill
The California bill requiring providers to offer a $15 internet plan is similar to a New York law that went into effect last year.
Resurrecting ACP Would Have Significant Benefits: Study
The study says that healthcare savings alone would quadruple the annual cost of the ACP program, which the study pegs at $7.3 billion.
New York Begins Enforcing Low-Cost Internet Plan Law
The low-cost internet program was part of the Affordable Broadband Act, which was passed under former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
New York $15 Internet Mandate Challenge Won’t Be Heard by Supreme Court
The mandatory New York $15 internet offering is legal, an appeals court said, opening the door for other states to impose similar mandates.
FCC, USAC: Be Wary of Providers Still Collecting ACP Data
The FCC’s press release implies that not updating advertising and data collection efforts related to the ACP are likely not accidents.
ACP Replacement Legislation Moves Forward in U.S. House and Senate
The Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act would provide a discount of as much as $30/mo for eligible households for ACP replacement.
ACP Termination Impacts Verizon Q2 Revenue
ACP End May Mean $2B Revenue Loss, 50% Service Cancelation or Downgrade
In April, with the ACP’s end on the horizon, the Benton Institute surveyed more than 2,500 households about the potential impact.
NDIA Releases Low-Cost Internet Plans List to Address Post-ACP Reality
The rating system scored low-cost internet plans based on criteria including cost, speed, data limits, technology, and more.
Report: 50% of Households Likely to Cancel or Downgrade Due to ACP Termination
The report’s preliminary results show the tremendous impact the ACP termination will have on households and providers.
New App Promises an ACP Replacement
Empowerus and the SCAA are partnering to provide a bundle of benefits to eligible households, billed as an ACP replacement.
Burlington Telecom the Latest to Offer ACP Replacement Plans
Burlington Telecom will offer two low-cost programs to replace ACP—the least expensive option at $9.95/month with 50 Mbps symmetrical service.
Three More Broadband Providers Announce ACP Alternatives
Companies recently announcing ACP alternatives include Breezeline, NextLight and LICT, which owns 10 small broadband providers.
Could the ACP Push the Feds to Resolve Festering USF Issues?
USTelecom wants to fund the ACP through USF and expand the USF contribution base. A proposed Senate bill suggests the same thing.
The Details on Those 14 ACP Replacement Programs Praised by Biden
Among the providers offering the ACP replacement programs are major cablecos and telcos, as well as several smaller rural providers.
Astound’s Low-Income ACP Replacement Service Costs $9.95 a Month
Astound’s ACP replacement service, dubbed Internet First, is free for three months. The company also offers a free mobile line for a year.
Charter Pays Customers to Switch to Spectrum Mobile, Offers a Free Mobile Line for ACP Customers
Charter now offers a free mobile line for one year to home internet customers losing their Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) benefit.
Mediacom Boosts Speeds, Adds Low-Cost ACP Replacement Service
Mediacom Xtreme Connect is available to households enrolled in the SNAP and Medicaid programs, as well as others.
$9B Proposed for ACP and “Rip and Replace” Programs, with Changes to the ACP
The proposed ACP funding was in an amendment to a bill re-authorizing the FAA. But the bill passed the Senate without amendments.
Cox, UScellular Highlight Low-Income Broadband Offerings to Replace ACP
For customers losing ACP, Cox recommends several other plans, including one costing $9.95 per month. UScellular will offer a $12 discount.
As ACP Reality Sets in, Providers Tout Low-Cost Alternatives
Some providers will continue to offer low-cost plans, but without the $30-a-month ACP benefit, those offerings will no longer be free.