[NFB-Krafters-Korner] The Emergency Broadband Benefit

[Yolanda Thompson]

Here is what I found on the FCC website:

https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and
households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19
pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs,
critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.
About the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide 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 if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward
the purchase price.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service
discount and one device discount per household.
Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?
A household is eligible if a member of the household meets one of the
criteria below:
▪ Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty
Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as
SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline;
▪ Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school
lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the
USDA Community Eligibility Provision, in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, or
2021-2022 school year;
▪ Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
▪ Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough
since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020
at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers;
or
▪ Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's
existing low-income or COVID-19 program.
How to Apply
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Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a
participating provider to select a service plan.
There are three ways for eligible households to apply:
1. Contact a participating broadband provider directly to learn about
their application process. If you are unable to apply through them
directly, you will have to apply using option 2 or 3 below, and then
contact a participating provider to select an eligible plan.
2. Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to apply online and to find
participating providers near you. After you apply, you will have to
contact a participating provider to select an eligible plan.
3. Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application or print a copy, and
return it along with copies of documents showing proof of eligibility
to:
Emergency Broadband Support Center
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742
After you received a notice that you have qualified for the program,
households must contact a participating provider to select an
Emergency Broadband Benefit eligible service plan.