[eresources] FW: FCC to Host an ACP Wind-Down Webinar on March 13, 2024

[samantha at suffolknet.org]

Some critical information about the Affordable Connectivity Program.  Please see below.

 

From: BroadbandBenefit at fcc.gov <BroadbandBenefit at fcc.gov> 
Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10:16 PM
To: Samantha Alberts <samantha at suffolknet.org>
Subject: FCC to Host an ACP Wind-Down Webinar on March 13, 2024

 

Hello Samantha,

On March 4, 2024, the FCC issued a  <https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-195A1.pdf> Public Notice confirming that absent additional funding from Congress, April 2024 is the last fully funded month for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). April will be the final month that households receiving the benefit will see it applied to their monthly internet bill and without renewed funding from Congress, the ACP will only be able to provide a partial reimbursement for May 2024. ACP service providers are required to send notices about the program’s end no later than 15 days after the release of the March 4, 2024 Public Notice. 

 

As part of its continued consumer education, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) will host a webinar on March 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The briefing will be streamed live on  <http://www.fcc.gov/live> www.fcc.gov/live and recorded and archived for public viewing available at www.fcc.gov/acp <http://www.fcc.gov/acp> .

   

Please join CGB’s Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division leadership to hear the latest updates regarding the ACP Wind-Down, the release of new consumer education materials, a review of the program’s consumer protections, and how to solicit support from the agency outreach and engagement teams to minimize consumer confusion. 

 

The ACP 60-day notice webinar will be webcast with open captioning and sign language interpreting at  <http://www.fcc.gov/live> www.fcc.gov/live . Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to  <mailto:FCC504 at fcc.gov> FCC504 at fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice). 

 

Registration is not required for this public event. For more information about the ACP Wind-Down, visit  <http://www.fcc.gov/acp> www.fcc.gov/acp.  The Order released on January 11, 2024, providing requirements and guidance for the ACP Wind-Down is available  <https://www.fcc.gov/document/affordable-connectivity-program-end-soon-barring-congressional-action-0> here. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

 

 

 

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