Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel joined Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and others on Friday, March 10, in promoting the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in collaboration with the Los Angeles Public Library and EveryoneOn — whose aim is to connect underserved communities to affordable internet.
Rosenworcel spoke at the L.A. Public Library’s Pio Pico-Koreatown branch, touting a discount of up to $30 a month for internet service for qualifying households, and discounts on devices. Qualifying households can also get a one-time discount of up to $100 to buy a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from qualifying providers.
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Los Angeles Mayor Mayor Karen Bass during a press conference to promote enrollment in a program aimed at increasing affordable internet connectivity in under-resourced communities at the L.A. Public Library’s Pio Pico-Koreatown branch, Thursday, Mar 9, 2023. The federal Affordable Connectivity Program, ACP provides a discount up to $30 a month off the cost of internet service for qualifying households, as well as discounts on devices. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Los Angeles Mayor Mayor Karen Bass speaks during a press conference to promote enrollment in a program aimed at increasing affordable internet connectivity in under-resourced communities at the L.A. Public Library’s Pio Pico-Koreatown branch, Thursday, Mar 9, 2023. The federal Affordable Connectivity Program, ACP provides a discount up to $30 a month off the cost of internet service for qualifying households, as well as discounts on devices. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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L.A. City Librarian John F. Szabo speaks during a press conference to promote enrollment in a program aimed at increasing affordable internet connectivity in under-resourced communities at the L.A. Public Library’s Pio Pico-Koreatown branch, Thursday, Mar 9, 2023. The federal Affordable Connectivity Program, ACP provides a discount up to $30 a month off the cost of internet service for qualifying households, as well as discounts on devices. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Californians with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines — $55,500 for a family of four — are eligible. Households can also be deemed eligible if one or more members participates in SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefits, free or reduced-price school lunch, Federal Pell Grant or Lifeline.
In a prepared statement, Rosenworcel said, “I’m grateful to Mayor Bass and our local community partners for collaborating with us to ensure families can get online and stay online.” Bass, in a prepared statement, said, “I look forward to a continued partnership with the FCC and our community partners as we stay committed to creating a more equitable city for all.”
Los Angeles City Librarian John F. Szabo said the program means that more families in L.A. will be able to benefit from the digital age. .
