NC Affordable Internet in Rural Areas

Governor Roy Cooper urged Congress to reauthorize the Affordable Connectivity Program, which reduces the cost of high-speed internet for eligible North Carolinians. The Governor co-signed a letter with 24 other governors, calling on Congress to continue funding this program. Administered by the Federal Communications Commission, the Affordable Connectivity Program provides qualified low-income households $30 per month off the cost of an internet subscription and $100 off the cost of a device. Without bipartisan federal action, the program could run out of funds as early as April 2024, cutting off 861,000 households in North Carolina.