FCC Emergency Broadband Discounts
Recently the FCC announced that the Emergency Broadband Program will start accepting applications starting on May 12, 2021, if you're household is qualified (low-income reasons or large financial losses).
This program gives temporary discounts on monthly bills that gives
- 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)
This discount (as far as I can see) can apply to Verizon mobile services as they are one of the partners involved.
You should check if your US state/territory has such services here with what they do (fixed for home internet or mobile).
To apply on May 12th here are some steps (copied)
- 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 proof of eligibility to: Emergency Broadband Support Center
Emergency Broadband Support Center
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742
A webinar was hosted going over said topics that is recorded, and you can watch it if you require any more information.
Posted Apr 29, 2021, 6:55 PM UTC
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Nice job on the post but I don't see how this particular benefit could be applied to mobile?
Wouldn't that just be Lifeline?
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