Q. Which country launched “Affordable Connectivity Program” to provide subsidies on internet service to lower-income households?
Answer: USA
Notes: The United States has launched “Affordable Connectivity Program” to provide subsidies on internet service to lower-income households. It has been announced that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes. The USD 14.2 billion funding for the program is a part of the USD 1 trillion infrastructure package passed by Congress last year. With the new program, about 48 million households will be eligible for USD 30 monthly plans for 100 megabits per second or higher speed.
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