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Emergency Broadband Benefit helps families afford internet service during COVID-19

  • 05/13/2021

~ from Hennepin County news

Starting Wednesday, May 12, a new temporary federal program, called the Emergency Broadband Benefit, helps families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible households can receive a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service. 

Households can apply for discounted internet if they meet any of the following categories:  

  • Anyone currently receiving Medicaid, SNAP, or SSI benefits  
  • Families with students who receive free or reduced-price school meals  
  • Anyone with a current Pell grant  
  • Anyone currently eligible for Comcast Internet Essentials  
  • Anyone who has experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020   

The benefit is limited to one monthly discount per household.  

Learn more and apply: 

  • www.GetEmergencyBroadband.org 
  • www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit 
  • Watch a short self-help video 

Or contact the Emergency Broadband Support Center hotline at 1-833-511-0311 or EBBHelp@USAC.org.

 
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