Check out the Emergency Broadband Benefit program offered through USAC.
Joan Wade is a member of the USAC Board of Directors and encourages AESA members to learn more about the program.
“The Emergency Broadband Benefit program is here to help families access broadband and one device per household. While this program is temporary, there is plenty of room to add additional applicants and the application process is extremely easy," said Dr. Wade.
In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Congress appropriated $3.2 billion to the FCC to help low-income households pay for broadband service and connected internet devices.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program will provide a discount of up to $50 per month for broadband services for eligible consumers. Consumers who live on qualifying Tribal lands can receive enhanced support of up to $75 per month toward broadband services.
Additionally, the program provides a one-time device discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider. The one-time discount requires a consumer co-payment of more than $10 and less than $50.
Explore the USAC Website.
Learn more about the Emergency Broadband Benefit program by exploring the EBB program pages on the USAC website. For instance, you can:
Attend a Webinar. Register today for an EBB Program webinar or watch a recording of a past webinar.
Contact the Emergency Broadband Support Center. Email us at EBBHelp@usac.org or call us for assistance at (833) 511-0311.
