Emergency Broadband Benefit
Jun 29, 2021, 23:09 PM
by
Jason Honn
A temporary FCC program to help households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic.
WHAT IS IT?
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic.
The benefit provides:
- Up to $50/month discount for broadband services;
- Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet purchased through a participating provider.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
A household is eligible if one member of the household:
- Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain government assistance programs;
- Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program;
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
- Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020; or
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program.
THREE WAYS TO APPLY
- Contact your preferred participating provider directly to learn about their application process.
- Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to submit an application and to find participating providers near you.
- Complete a mail-in application and send it along with proof of eligibility to:
Emergency Broadband Support Center
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742
LEARN MORE
Call 833-511-0311, Visit fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or Download Brochure