1.7 million New York households lost FCC discount The order said quick implementation of the law is important because of "developments at the federal level impacting the affordability of broadband service." About 1.7 million New York households, and 23 million nationwide, used to receive a monthly discount through an FCC program that expired in mid-2024 after Congress failed to provide more funding. "For this reason, consumer benefit programs assisting low-income households—such as the ABA—are e...