States Struggling with Lapse of the Affordable Connectivity Program

Headline: The federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) lapse in May 2024 has left millions without subsidies, disrupting both state broadband plans and service providers’ business models.
Article: States like Kansas are now trying to adjust their BEAD program requirements in light of the ACP’s disappearance, grappling with affordability challenges for underserved communities.
Date: September 20, 2024
Read the full article here: Pew Charitable Trusts

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