If you know anyone that may be struggling to afford internet service
during the pandemic, please share the information below with them.
Here's the main link to the FCC site:
http://fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
WAYS TO APPLY:
There are three ways for eligible households to apply:
- Contact your preferred participating broadband provider directly to learn about their application process.
- Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to apply online and to find participating providers near you.
- Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application, and return it along with copies of documents showing proof of eligibility to:
Emergency Broadband Support Center
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742
Finally, Some information
(more info available on the FCC website):
The
Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a temporary FCC program designed to
help households struggling to afford internet service during the
pandemic. Through EBB, eligible households could
temporarily receive up to $50/month discount for broadband
services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop
computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider.
The program is open to all low-income families (not just those with school-age children) as well
as any family that has a student attending a CEP School.
Please
note: This is not a school-affiliated program. This is a temporary program through
the FCC. If you have questions, please use the contact information listed below to contact their program directly. Before
families apply, it is important to understand that the Emergency
Broadband Benefit Program will end when the fund runs out of money or
six months after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever
is sooner. Participating households will need to opt-in to continue
receiving broadband services from their provider after the program
ends. If a household chooses to continue receiving service after the
end of the EBB, they will be billed the broadband provider’s
general monthly rate.