FCC Unveils Plans to Phase Out Affordable Connectivity Program

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The "Affordable Connectivity" program has become a major source of volume for cell phone /internet providers ($14.2 billion currently).

So, if the resultant profits now cease, how might these provider companies react? One probable way comes quickly to mind.......

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Spectrum announced that their internet assist level service (qualified via participation in certain low income programs) is going up $5 from $20 to $25/mo. after January.

Coincidence?

It's been at $20 for a long time at least in the areas I'm aware of.