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In fact, [__more than 20% of Americans__](https://www.usda.gov/broadband?icid=MTPR_MTW_U_MBTNADAYDA_2DC5D697E6230D4B37115) living in rural areas and nearly 30% of Americans living in Tribal lands lack internet access, compared to only 1.5% of those living in urban areas. To make matters worse, the average American shells out about $75 each month for internet service, with [__over a third saying that cost__](https://www.gao.gov/blog/closing-digital-divide-millions-americans-without-broadband?icid=MTPR_MTW_U_MBTNADAYDA_2DC5D697E6230D4B37116) is one of the biggest hurdles in getting their hands on home internet. A medida que el uso de Internet aumenta, los Estados Unidos afrontan incluso una mayor división digital nacional, pero las agencias gubernamentales federales se involucraron para ayudar a salvar la situación. En diciembre de 2021, la FCC lanzó una iniciativa de $14 mil millones para brindarle a las personas de todo el país acceso a Internet asequible a través del Programa de Descuento para Internet (ACP). Los participantes elegibles pueden recibir un descuento de hasta $30 al mes en acceso a Internet fijo o móvil, o hasta $75 al mes en territorio de pueblos originarios. So far, the program has provided discount internet service to more than 23 million households across the country. \*\*Update: 2/6/2024 The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is running out of funds. La FCC espera que en la primavera, el beneficio del ACP podría vencer si el gobierno no extiende el programa. En los próximos meses, los proveedores informarán a los clientes sobre cualquier cambio en el programa y opciones de servicio. 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