Author/Source: NDIA See the full link here
Takeaway
This article is about the National Digital Inclusion Alliance asking Congress to start a new program. The program would help people with lower incomes pay for internet access, especially since the current program is running out of money soon.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Having affordable internet is like having a bus pass that lets everyone get to important places like school, work, and the doctor, making sure no one is left behind.
Why It Matters
If people can’t afford internet, they miss out on important things like applying for jobs, seeing a doctor online, or doing schoolwork. Millions of low-income Americans could lose internet access, making it harder for them to get essential services.
Related Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), digital divide. Jargon Conversion: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a government program that helps low-income families pay for their internet service. The digital divide is the gap between people who have easy access to the internet and those who do not.
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