On Monday, the White House announced an agreement with 20 ISPs to reduce subscription costs and guarantee broadband Internet access for low-income families.

It has achieved “the commitment of 20 major Internet service providers that They provide 80% of the US population in cities, suburbs and villages to increase speed or reduce prices. A statement from Joe Biden’s administration said.

The president and his vice president, Kamala Harris, will attend a ceremony in Washington later in the afternoon to formally sign the agreement.

The commitment is part of the Biden administration’s $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure plan.

The Households participating in the program Are those whose annual income is less than twice the federal poverty level, or if they already qualify for other federal poverty alleviation programs such as Medicaid or nutrition assistance.

In 2022, the federal poverty level for a family of four is $ 27,750 annually.

The government appreciates More than 48 million families will qualify for the program; The statement said more than 11.5 million families have already been registered.

Besides, Eligible families can receive a discount of up to $ 30 per month On any Internet service plan offered by the contracting provider.

Native American tribal families can receive discounts of up to $ 75 per month.

The deal involves several major US telecommunications companies, including Comcast, AT&T, Spectrum, Verizon and Cox Communications.

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