Code for America & Broadband/ACP
Since the Emergency Broadband Benefit and subsequently the Affordable Connectivity Program’s launch in April 2021, 40% of eligible households have adopted the benefit. The benefit has reached 13 out of 30 million eligible households—leaving a gap of 17 million households without affordable internet service. That leaves nearly $4 billion on the table, yet to be distributed to individuals and families.
Low adoption rates have been due to:
Day of Action - Broadband Action Track: Details and Updates
Update on this year's National Day of Civic Hacking
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications