Emergency Broadband Benefit

GET CONNECTED AT HOME WITH A FEDERAL DISCOUNT ON YOUR INTERNET BILL

Has your family struggled to afford internet access at home during the pandemic?

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program can help!

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary program from the FCC that provides eligible households discounts of up to $50 a month for your internet bill ($75 on qualifying Tribal lands). 

Participants also get a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet (purchased through a participating provider).

WHO QUALIFIES?
Any household with a member that:

  • Has income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or participates in other government assistance programs.
  • Receives free or reduced school lunch or breakfast
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant this year
  • Lost significant income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020
  • Meets low-income criteria for a COVID-19 program or a participating provider's program

HOW CAN I APPLY?

  1. Contact your preferred participating partner directly to learn about their application process.
  2. Got to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to submit an application and find participating providers near you
  3. 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

For more information call 833-511-0311 or visit fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

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