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.