The Federal Communications Commission has kicked off the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, making available up to $3.2 billion worth of consumer discounts on broadband services and equipment like computers and tablets for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic — and Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog is encouraging eligible Kane County residents to take part.
Jessica Rosenworcel, acting chair of the FCC, program will have a tremendous, positive impact on your household.
“It’s an investment in American families and a vote of confidence in the economic power of getting us all online,” she said. “High-speed internet service is vital for families to take advantage of today’s health, education, and workplace opportunities. And the discount for laptops and desktop computers will continue to have positive impact even after this temporary discount program wraps up.”
The FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will make available to consumers substantial discounts on broadband service and computers. This pandemic-related program will continue until the $3.2 billion in federal funding runs out or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the pandemic.
Eligible households will be able to receive on their broadband bill a discount of up to $50 per month, or $75 on qualifying Tribal lands. They will also be eligible for a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
Households can qualify through their use of existing assistance programs like SNAP, Medicaid, Lifeline or if a child relies on reduced-price school meals programs.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is also available to households who are eligible for a broadband provider’s existing relief program, to those who have received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year, and to those low-income households who suffered a large loss in income during the pandemic due to job loss or furlough since Feb. 29, 2020.
More than 825 broadband providers are taking part in the program. Here’s the list for Illinois.
The benefit is available to eligible new, prior, and existing customers of participating providers. Customers can sign up by contacting a participating provider, enroll online at www.getemergencybroadband.org, or sign up via mail. To learn more or get a mail-in application, call (833) 511-0311.
SOURCE: FCC news release
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