The Biden administration announced on Monday that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes.
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The $1 trillion infrastructure package passed by Congress last year included $14.2 billion funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides $30 monthly subsidies on internet service for millions of lower-income households.
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