Millions of households will lose discounts on their internet bills in the coming months if Congress does not act to extend an affordable-internet program.

The Federal Communications Commission says it will begin winding down the Affordable Connectivity Program this week if it cannot secure more funding from Congress.

Launched at the end of 2021, the ACP allowed some 23 million low-income households to receive discounts on their internet bills of up to $30 a month – or up to $75 a month on qualifying tribal lands.

The FCC said the $14.2 billion that Congress appropriated for the program will run out in April. The program — which the FCC calls the country’s largest internet affordability program ever — will be shut down unless funding is renewed.

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel sent letters dated Monday to congressional leaders seeking $6 billion to continue the program through the end of 2024.