FCC Program Helping With Internet Access Sets Start Date The Federal Communications Commission will start accepting applications on May 12 for its program to help low-income families pay for access to high-speed Internet service during the coronavirus pandemic. May 05, 2021 • (Shutterstock) (TNS) — The Federal Communications Commission will start accepting applications on May 12 for its program to help low-income families pay for internet service during the coronavirus pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will provide up to $50 a month to eligible households to pay for broadband internet service. The assistance is up to $75 a month for households on tribal lands. It also will provide a one-time discount of up to $100 on a computer or tablet for eligible households.