FCC, HUD Sign Agreement to Promote ACP

The FCC and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) signed a memorandum of understanding to promote awareness of the affordable connectivity program among federal housing assistance recipients, said a news release Monday. "This agreement builds on our ongoing and tireless efforts to broaden awareness of an essential cost-saving program that can bring connectivity to families on the wrong side of the digital divide," said Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. Also Monday, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks joined HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge in Seattle to announce the partnership. "Working together, the FCC and HUD will make it easier for millions of eligible HUD households to secure the connectivity they need to participate in a 21st century economy," Starks said.