North Carolina’s governor is urging leaders in the U.S. Congress to support the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Extension Act.
Governor Roy Cooper said the bill will provide $7 billion to continue the Affordable Connectivity Program and ensure millions of low-income people stay connected to reliable high-speed internet.
Current funding will end by mid-year.
The act provides eligible households a monthly discount on high-speed internet service of $30 per month or more, and a one-time $100 discount toward a laptop, desktop computer or tablet.
If Congress doesn’t act, 22.6 million U.S. households will see a significant spike in their internet bill and potentially lose service entirely.
In North Carolina, 877,255 households rely on the ACP to help afford internet service.
