Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Available

Beginning May 12, residents may begin applying for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program, which provides a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Beginning May 12, residents may begin applying for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program, which provides a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Eligibility criteria includes (but is not limited to):

• income below 135% of the federal poverty level

• participation in SNAP, Medicaid, free/reduced school lunch, or Lifeline programs.

Full eligibility guidelines are available at https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.

Eligible households can enroll through an approved broadband provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org/.