The plan would cost qualifying households no more than $30 per month.
Officials estimate that the program will cover 48 million homes or 40 percent of the country.
In addition, the Administration asked providers to offer such plans with no fees and no data caps.
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He said that the ability to afford broadband could open up new options for low-income families.
He said the lack of a sufficient and reliable broadband connection can hurt a childs education.
Many job opportunities rely on the ability to leverage a home internet connection.
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Many job opportunities rely on the ability to leverage a home internet connection.
Policymakers also need to foster more competition in the broadband marketplace, Gaters said.
Local monopoly behavior clearly plays a considerable role in high prices for often subpar service, he added.
