The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic. The benefit provides:
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Up to $50/month discount for broadband services;
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Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
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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:
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Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guide lines or participates in certain government assistance programs;
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Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program;
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Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
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Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020; or
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Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program.
Click here to learn more about applying.