As ACP low-income funds run out, Feinman said states will set their own low-cost service requirement for BEAD, but can issue waivers.

The May benefit for the low-income ACP program will be reduced as the fund runs out of money. Providers have several options for the month.

Households enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) are automatically eligible for Comcast Internet Essentials for $9.95 a month.

The FCC announces April is the last full month for ACP. Providers must inform customers by March 19 that the program is ending.

A USAC survey found that 77% of ACP households said losing the benefit would force them to cancel or change their internet service.

