The cost of broadband internet service can be a barrier for low-income families. But there is a federal program that can lower the cost by $30 a month. The Affordable Connectivity Program was passed by Congress last year to provide low-income households with a monthly credit to help offset the cost of high speed internet service. Official’s in both Kansas and Missouri say not enough people are taking advantage of the program, saying in a statement… they have a lot of good providers and a lot of good network capacity and a lot of people don’t know that you can get the support to make your monthly broadband bill more affordable.
The program is available to low-income residents of Kansas and Missouri, including those who receive SNAP benefits, pell grants or who qualify for the WIC program. Find out if you are eligible by visiting the fcc’s website at fcc.gov.
