What’s News Today: Road construction, broadband relief program
Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.>Tags:
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If you travel Interstate 81 southbound in Botetourt County, you can expect delays during the evening and overnight hours. Work will take place nightly between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. this week. There will be alternating lane closures between mile markers 168 and 169 as crews pave. This work is part of the I-81 Safety Improvement Project.
Part of Maury River Road or Route 39 in Rockbridge County will be closed today until 5 p.m. Crews are upgrading a crossing between Route 780 and Route 601. Detours are in place.
FCC offering internet discount to eligible Kentuckians The $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a temporary discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. (Source: Madeline Cuddihy) By Jessica Ladd | May 12, 2021 at 3:42 PM CDT - Updated May 12 at 3:42 PM
KENTUCKY (KFVS) - Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging eligible Kentuckians to apply for a newly available discount through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help temporarily reduce their cost of home internet services.
The $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a temporary discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.
The benefit also provides discounts up to $100 per household toward a one-time purchase of a computer, laptop or tablet, if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward its purchase from a participating broadband provider.
Print article Applications are now open for a federal program that offers help paying internet bills during the pandemic. The Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides discounts on broadband services to eligible households. Here’s what to know and how to apply.
What is the EBB program? The program provides up to $50 per month toward internet services for eligible households and up to $75 per month for “households on qualifying Tribal lands.” “Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price,” the FCC says.
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