Internet Bills to Climb for Millions of Americans as Government Subsidy Ends

Telecom companies are notifying customers about the end of a subsidy program that provided cheap internet to Americans, which could push up internet bills for millions. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) federal initiative offered households up to $30 per month in discounts toward their internet service. For households from qualifying tribal lands, the discount went up to $75. More than 23 million households are enrolled currently. However, the $14.2 billion in funding that Congress made available for the program is running out. April will be the last month that ACP households will receive the full discount. In May, it will be reduced to a partial discount. After May, no more discounts will be offered if Congress does not replenish the program’s funding....