AT&T to Participate in Affordable Connectivity Program 

Many of our customers can sign up with AT&T in early January, take advantage of benefits of up to $30 per month

What's the news? AT&T* and Cricket Wireless will participate in the new federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP will provide eligible households with a benefit of up to $30 a month and up to $75 on qualifying Tribal lands to reduce the cost of broadband service. The ACP will replace the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit.

Why is this important? The ACP will help make broadband services more affordable for about 30 percent of American households who may qualify. Affordability is one of the key issues creating the digital divide – the gap between those who have internet services and those who don't.

"Affordable internet – both wireline and wireless – is key to closing the digital divide," said AT&T Communications CEO Jeff McElfresh. "AT&T's support of the Affordable Connectivity Program means our customers can reduce the cost of their internet by taking advantage of these long-term federal benefits. Offering low-cost internet options for our customers remains an important priority."

Source: AT & T media announcement