07/22/2021
FYI wanted to make people aware of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. It assists with the costs of accessing the internet and the purchase of a tablet or laptop.
https://getemergencybroadband.org/
What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:
· Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
· Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
· A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household. To receive the connected device discount, consumers need to enroll in the EBB Program with a participating provider that offers connected devices (not all service providers offer device discounts). The service provider will provide the discount to the consumer.
The program will end when the fund runs out of money, or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner.
You are eligible through a dependent that takes part in SSI, Food Stamps, Free lunch, etc.…
Federal Poverty Guidelines
If your household's income is at 135% or less than of the federal poverty guidelines, you may be eligible for a Lifeline Program discount.
The table below reflects 135% of the 2021 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Household Size
48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Territories
1
$17,388
2
$23,517
3
$29,646
4
$35,775
5
$41,904
6
$48,033
7
$54,162
8
$60,291
For each additional person, add
$6,129
The EBB Program is an FCC program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households
