In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) explained that it is soliciting public comment on the ongoing shortage
It’s unclear how long the money will last, but tens of millions of Americans can seek $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
$50 off your internet bill as part of emergency government program
By Tali Arbel article
NEW YORK - Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
The $3.2 billion program is part of the $900 billion December pandemic-relief package. The government is increasing spending on broadband as the pandemic made stark that millions of Americans did not have access to, and could not afford, broadband at a time when jobs, school and health care was moving online.
It’s unclear how long the money will last but it’s expected to be several months. Tens of millions of people are eligible, although the Federal Communications Commission, which is administering the program, did not specify a number.
June 1, 2021 is the license renewal application filing deadline for commercial and noncommercial radio and TV broadcast stations licensed to communities in the following states: .