Internet access articles
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Millions could lose internet access in California if this program expires
Four years ago, Claudia Aleman and her family had only one way to get online — through their cellphones. Without internet service on a computer, her youngest daughter couldn’t get homework assignments in on time, her parents couldn’t keep up with online doctor visits, and the English classes she wanted to sign up for were out of reach. Then came a game-changer: The federal government started offering a subsidy that covered $30 of the family’s $80 monthly internet bill. But while opening mail at...
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More than 548K Louisiana families could soon lose affordable home internet access
As funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program is set to expire at the end of April, more than 500,000 Louisiana households may lose affordable internet access, according to a report.
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End of internet subsidies for low-income households threatens telehealth access
The program is expected to run out of money in April or May, according to the Federal Communications Commission.