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After nearly four months of work, the FCC s Emergency
Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) is poised to launch. Nearly 750
providers are qualified to offer EBB-supported services, with
discounts of up to $50 per subscriber ($75 in tribal areas) and
equipment reimbursement of up to $100 available. The FCC recently
conducted a webinar for consumer groups and outreach partners about
the program, and USAC has been testing connectivity with eligible
providers for the past couple of weeks. Earlier today, the FCC
announced that the EBBP will launch on Wednesday, May 12,
2021. Providers participating in the EBBP can begin enrolling
eligible households into the program to receive supported
$50 a month federal benefit to help pay for internet: how to sign up
Updated May 04, 2021;
Posted May 03, 2021
A federal program provides a $50 a month federal subsidy to help pay for internet service.AFP via Getty Images
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The Federal Communication Commission has announced signup plans for a program that will provide monthly subsidies to help cover the cost of internet service.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will start May 12. On that date, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org.
Updated May 12, 2021: Enrollment is now open. Keep reading for details and to see if you qualify.
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14 May 2021
Active duty members, veterans and survivors may be eligible for free or discounted internet, and up to a $100 discount on a computer, thanks to a new program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a $3.2 billion federal initiative created by Congress to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for low-income Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To be eligible for the program, a household or household member must:
Have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines or participate in SNAP, Medicaid or Lifeline;
Participate in the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program;
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After nearly four months of work, the FCC announced today that the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (“EBBP”) will launch on
Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Providers participating in the EBBP can begin enrolling eligible households into the program to receive supported service. Nearly 750 providers are qualified to offer EBB-supported services, with service discount reimbursements of up to $50 per subscriber ($75 in tribal areas) and equipment discount reimbursements of up to $100 available. The FCC recently conducted a webinar for consumer groups and outreach partners about the program, and USAC has been testing connectivity with eligible providers since April 19. USAC will also host a pre-launch webinar and an office hour session the week of May 3.