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Americans hit by pandemic eligible for FCC's $50 broadband subsidy CNET 2 hrs ago Marguerite Reardon © Provided by CNET Millions of Americans who can't afford broadband could get up to $50 a month to help pay their bill thanks to a new federal subsidy program. Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images American families financially hit by the coronavirus pandemic can now get help paying their broadband bills through a new federal subsidy program. The Emergency Broadband Benefit, administered through the Federal Communications Commission, gives eligible households a $...

FCC's $50 broadband subsidy program starts today CNET 46 mins ago Marguerite Reardon © Provided by CNET The "homework gap has become a full-fledged education gap," says FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. The agency is also partnering with the US Department of Education to get the word out to households that have students unable to access their education because they don't have broadband or don't have a device to get online.  The $50-a-month...

FCC to begin $50 broadband subsidy program May 12 CNET 3 hrs ago Marguerite Reardon © Provided by CNET FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has set the date for the agency's Emergency Broadband Benefit program to begin. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call Americans affected by the coronavirus pandemic who need assistance paying their broadband bills will soon get some help. The $50 a month broadband subsidy promised as part of the COVID-19 relief package Congress passed in December will be made available to low-income individuals starting in two weeks.  The Federal Communicatio...

Verizon deepens commitment to help vulnerable communities and bridge digital divide 2020-2025 Responsible Business Investment to Exceed $3 Billion Builds upon Fios Forward and now offers Emergency Broadband Benefit program for qualifying customers What you need to know: Today, Verizon serves the most rural wireless customers in the U.S. and has the highest reliability ranking in the industry. As part of Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible business plan to impact economic, environmental and social advancement, investment to help vulnerable communities is on track to exceed $3 billion ...