FCCâs Emergency Broadband Benefit program set to open this week
FCCâs Emergency Broadband Benefit program set to open this week By Andrew Webb | May 10, 2021 at 5:19 PM EDT - Updated May 11 at 9:51 AM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - With many aspects of life switching to virtual due to the pandemic, affording internet put lots of stress on families. Now, some relief could be headed your way if you qualify.
âThe Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a federal program,â Mike Culp, the director of Albemarle Countyâs Broadband Accessibility and Affordability Office, said. âItâs a temporary program that provides $50 a month in benefit to low-income households.â
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Alaska Communications Extends Safety Net to Alaskans Impacted by Pandemic
May 11, 2021 GMT
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (BUSINESS WIRE) May 11, 2021
Help is on the way for Alaskans struggling to afford broadband. Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) will participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which will help households struggling financially during the pandemic.
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The program will give eligible Alaska households a discount on broadband service of up to $75 a month.
“The pandemic demonstrated just how essential broadband access is for school, work, healthcare and quality of life,” said Bill Bishop, president and CEO of Alaska Communications. “We’re proud to offer our customers an affordable option for unlimited internet service; however, we don’t want a customer’s ability to pay to be the barrier. We’re proud to participate in the Emergency Broadband Be
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Published May 11, 2021 Updated May 11, 2021, 11:14 am CDT
Starting tomorrow, eligible Americans will be able to sign up for a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) coronavirus pandemic-related program that provides monthly discounts to help pay for broadband service. Featured Video Hide
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will allow for low-income Americans to get a monthly discount of up to $50 or $75 for Tribal lands to help pay for their internet access. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the country’s digital divide, the gap between those who have access to high-speed and affordable broadband and those who don’t. Advertisement Hide
Congress allocated $3.2 billion for the Emergency Broadband Benefit late last year and the FCC approved the final rules for the program in February.