7 March 2021, 7:17 am EST By FCC internet connection program ( Pexels/Vanessa Garcia ) Update: A spokesperson from Pew Research Center approached us to provide more information regarding the previously stated data from the center. The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of Americans to stay at home to work and study. Due to the global health crisis, high-speed internet connection has become a necessity. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to upgrade their internet connection to boost its speed. Good thing the December 2020 COVID-19 Relief Bill submitted by Congress included $3.2 billion to help low-income Americans pay for better internet service. FCC's internet discount Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, which will use the $3.2 billion for broadband service, according to Channel 3000.