Why nearly 200K CT households are at risk of losing internet subsidies

A federal program that reduces monthly internet bills is winding down at the end of May, absent last-minute congressional action.

That has prompted concerns among advocates and low-income households enrolled in the program, including the nearly 200,000 in Connecticut.

The Affordable Connectivity Program — implemented as part of bipartisan infrastructure legislation passed in 2021 — aimed to get more people connected to the internet, particularly during the pandemic. Those who rely...