Biden to announce expansion of high-speed internet to millions of low-income households

President Joe Biden on Monday will announce that 20 broadband providers have agreed to lower costs and increase speeds for high-speed internet plans for low-income people across the country.

The White House said the companies have made a commitment to reduce rates for millions of people who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which was created by the infrastructure law Biden signed last year. As many as 48 million households qualify for the program, which can cut internet service costs by up to $30 a month, or $75 a month on tribal lands.

The commitment of the service providers means eligible households will be able to receive high-speed plans for no more than $30 a month, the White House said.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will make a formal announcement about the effort at the White House on Monday afternoon.

“From large providers like AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon serving dozens of states, to smaller providers serving rural areas like Jackson Energy Authority in Tennessee and Comporium in North Carolina, the commitments will allow tens of millions of ACP-eligible households to receive high-speed internet at no cost,” the White House said.