Affordable Connectivity Program
A monthly Federal subsidy for household internet costs. Do you qualify? It only takes a moment to find out.
Goal #1: Let’s Provide Internet Access to Everyone.
Anchor Institutions
Households
Ubiquitous LTE
Goal #2: Let’s Make it Affordable.
Subsidies
Government Supported Access
- Honoring military veterans
- Supporting K-12 families
- Connecting seniors & homebound
- Community resource hubs
Pricing
Income Based & Fair
- Premium speeds
- Debt forgiveness
- End Tier Flattening
- Benchmark to income tolerance
Co-ops
Community Owned Networks
- Urban and rural networks
- Municipally supported
- Anchor Institution rings
- Local services over exported profits
- Community owned, community hired
Goal #3: Let’s Do it Together.
Workforce
Coalitions
Nonprofits
Infrastructure is the backbone of economic growth. It improves access to basic services such as clean water and electricity, creates jobs and boosts business.
ALOK SHARMA
Digital Equity
Getting online is only one part of the necessary effort. After homes are connected, every resident must have a device they are comfortable using that connects to the internet. They must feel supported by resources to help them learn how to use software and the internet safely, ask questions about current best practices in digital literacy, and find help when their devices or connections do not work smoothly.
Device Access
Each person should have a device that works for their needs at their level of proficiency. More …
Technology Help Desk
Regional phone numbers and walk-in centers where residents can ask for help with software, hardware, or connectivity issues – for no charge. More …
Technology Training
People need the opportunity to learn how to use their devices, the software on them, and the internet safely and securely. More …
Resources
Municipalities
Mapping
Research
Access to computers and the Internet has become a basic need for education in our society.
KENT CONRAD
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