The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which fully subsidized or significantly reduced the cost of internet for 23 million households, ended in 2024. For most participants, the ACP was the difference between having access to the opportunities that connectivity offers and being left behind. Over two-thirds of participants had inconsistent or nonexistent connectivity before joining the ACP, largely because they could not afford the monthly bill.
To visualize the ACP’s impact and analyze the repercussions of the program ending, the Center on Rural Innovation, in partnership with Rural LISC, created a map of program utilization across time and geography.
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Special thanks
This map wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our partners at Rural LISC
