Emergency Broadband Benefit
Información en español
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help households
struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic. The benefit provides:
- Up to $50/month discount for broadband service;
- Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet
purchased through a participating provider.
See if You Qualify and Apply
Call:
833-511-0311
Visit:
GetEmergencyBroadband.org
Learn More:
fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
Are You Eligible?
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 government assistance programs.
- Receives benefits under the free or reduced price school breakfast or lunch programs.
- 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.
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a provider’s existing low-income
or COVID-19 program.
How to Apply
There are three ways to apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit:
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Contact your preferred participating provider directly to learn about their application process.
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Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org and apply online and to find participating providers near you.
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Complete a mail-in application and send it along with proof of eligibility to:
Emergency Broadband Support Center
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742