ACP Next Steps: A Pathway to Affordable Broadband and Greater Digital Equity

The U.S. Congress failed to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), and now up to 23 million households may lose access to affordable broadband service as soon as next month. With this financial lifeline winding down for millions of lower income families, veterans and seniors, how can libraries continue to help close the digital gap?  

During the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries were instrumental in improving how people got online from erecting cellular towers, to providing devices like Wi-Fi hotspots, to helping eligible households receive ACP benefits. While many of these pandemic-era programs are winding down, libraries are finding new ways to ensure their customers stay connected and can thrive.  

Join this webinar to understand the ways public libraries can continue to provide sustainable broadband access in their communities. Hear from library leaders on the importance of effective partnerships and collaborations and a post-ACP world. Attendees will also learn how to access your state’s Digital Equity Plan to identify new pathways to meet your community’s goals.