• Emergency Broadband Benefit

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary program, called the Emergency Broadband Benefit, provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

    Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program? 
    A household is eligible if a member of the household meets one of the criteria below: 

    • Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year; 
    • Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline; 
    • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; 
    • Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers; or 
    • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income or COVID-19 program. 

    When Can I Sign Up for the Benefit? 
    As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from a . Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting . 
    Check out the Broadband Benefit Consumer FAQ for more information about the benefit and please continue to check this page for program updates. 

    You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting , or by calling (833) 511-0311.