Don't Disconnect US

Don't Disconnect US

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Internet access is essential to participating in today's world​, and for millions of Americans, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has helped​ them to get online. ​Despite the undisputed success of the ACP, the program will run out of funding in just over 90 days - unless Congress acts. ​

We’re asking everyone—including you!—to tell their members of Congress to support funding for the ACP. It's easy and only takes a few minutes. Offices track constituent outreach, so your help really does make a difference.

  • Steps for a successful call:

    • Enter your address in the form on this ...

Internet access is essential to participating in today's world​, and for millions of Americans, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has helped​ them to get online. ​Despite the undisputed success of the ACP, the program will run out of funding in just over 90 days - unless Congress acts. ​

We’re asking everyone—including you!—to tell their members of Congress to support funding for the ACP. It's easy and only takes a few minutes. Offices track constituent outreach, so your help really does make a difference.

  • Steps for a successful call:

    • Enter your address in the form on this page and the platform will identify your representative and senators in Congress. 

    • Call the phone numbers listed either by phone or Skype and use the talking points provided to convey your message. Feel free to customize based on your personal experiences or connection with the issue.

    • Share a summary of the call on the same form so we can know how it went.

  • Steps for a successful email:

    • Enter your address in the form on this page and the platform will identify your representative and senators in Congress. 

    • Enter your details so the draft email will auto-populate with your contact information.Personalize the email message to your liking, or send as is.

    • Select “yes” or “no” to receiving updates.

    • Click “Send my email to Congress”

Here are a few resources about the ACP:

Thank you for taking the time to tell Congress to fund the ACP so millions of Americans can continue to afford internet access.

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Follow the steps below to call Congress and tell them to fund the ACP

My name is [NAME] and I live in [CITY, STATE]. I’m contacting you as a concerned constituent of your district to urge you to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program or ACP.

The ACP has helped more than 22 million low-income Americans get online and stay online, but funding is set to run out in just over 90 days. 

If Congress fails to fund this program, millions of households already on tight budgets will lose their internet subsidy and possibly ...

My name is [NAME] and I live in [CITY, STATE]. I’m contacting you as a concerned constituent of your district to urge you to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program or ACP.

The ACP has helped more than 22 million low-income Americans get online and stay online, but funding is set to run out in just over 90 days. 

If Congress fails to fund this program, millions of households already on tight budgets will lose their internet subsidy and possibly lose internet access entirely. 

I call on you and your colleagues to provide funding to extend the ACP.

 

Make your call count, tell us how it went

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