FCC Sets May 12 Start for Low-Income Internet Discount Program

A $3.2 billion Federal Communications Commission program that will provide monthly internet discounts for lower-income households will launch May 12, the agency said.

“In less than two weeks, we will have a new way for disconnected Americans to access the internet to carry out their day-to-day life, so they can reach the virtual classroom, take advantage of telehealth, and seek new employment opportunities,” acting Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement.

The program, established by Congress in December in response to economic hardships linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, will give eligible households up to $50 per month ...