Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new initiative to expand the rollout of broadband internet around Michigan. The governor's office has released the
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Encourages Michiganders to Sign Up for Federal Program to Lower Cost of High-Speed Internet
Michiganders are eligible to receive discounts on internet service and devices.
LANSING, Mich. - Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the Connecting Michigan Taskforce are encouraging Michigan families to sign up for a new federal program to help lower the cost of high speed internet service, which has begun enrolling participants today.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is making $3.2 billion available nationwide for eligible households to receive discounts of up to $50 per month on internet service, or up to $75 per month for qualifying households on Tribal lands. In addition, some internet service providers will also provide a one-time $100 discount toward the purchase of a computer, laptop or tablet.
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Lt. Governor Gilchrist speaks on the Clean Slate bill on Monday, October 12, 2020. (photo courtesy of the office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the Connecting Michigan Taskforce are encouraging Mich
The Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is making $3.2 billion available nationwide for eligible households to receive discounts of up to $50 per month on internet service, or up to $75 per month for qualifying households on Tribal lands.
In addition, some internet service providers will also provide a one-time $100 discount toward the purchase of a computer, laptop or tablet.