Empowerus and the SCAA are partnering to provide a bundle of benefits to eligible households, billed as an ACP replacement.

Burlington Telecom will offer two low-cost programs to replace ACP—the least expensive option at $9.95/month with 50 Mbps symmetrical service.

Companies recently announcing ACP alternatives include Breezeline, NextLight and LICT, which owns 10 small broadband providers.

USTelecom wants to fund the ACP through USF and expand the USF contribution base. A proposed Senate bill suggests the same thing.

Among the providers offering the ACP replacement programs are major cablecos and telcos, as well as several smaller rural providers.

Astound’s ACP replacement service, dubbed Internet First, is free for three months. The company also offers a free mobile line for a year.
