23 million Americans could soon pay more for home internet [Video]

Over 23 million U.S. households could soon have to pay more for internet as funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program will soon come to an end. 

The program launched at the end of 2021 and provided subsidies to low-income Americans for home internet service. The program has provided discounts of up to $30 per month toward internet service for low-income families. Households on qualifying tribal lands could get up to $75 in subsidies. 

Families who make up to 200% of the federal poverty level or receive SNAP or Medicaid benefits were among those able to get the subsidies. 

The program stopped accepting new applicants on Feb. 7 as part of its wind-down. The Federal Communications Commission said that April 2024 is the last fully funded month of the program. The program runs out of money in May unless Congress renews its funding. 

The FCC has urged Congress to approve new …