Millions to see broadband bills go up in May: Here’s why, and what’s next

(NEXSTAR) — Millions of Americans who have been receiving discounted internet and phone service over the last few years are about to see their bills increase as a federal program runs out of funding. 

Since 2021, the FCC has provided eligible households (those with an income below 200% of the poverty line, or those in which someone was receiving a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, or WIC) with cheaper internet or phone service through the Affordable Connectivity Program. More than...