Internet Savings Initiative In Franklin, Essex Counties Coming To Close

A program that has been saving thousands of Franklin and Essex County residents a collective $4 million on their internet bills for the past two years is winding down tomorrow as money from the federal government runs out. According to the Press Enteprise, the Affordable Connectivity Program was introduced by the Federal Communications Commission in 2022 with a $14 billion budget. It gave people with low household incomes a discount of up to a $30 off their monthly internet bill.