Additional Information and Resources

Affordable Broadband Internet Service for Low-income Households

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The program opens on May 12th and provides eligible households:

• 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 if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

 Check out www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit for a Consumer FAQ and other program resources.