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The FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program is offering a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. Eligible households receive a discount of up to $50 per month ($75 per month on qualifying Tribal lands).

 

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

 

Eligible Households Receive

• • Up to a $50 per month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals.
• • Up to a $75 per month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands.
• • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price.

Limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

Eligibility Guidelines

Your household qualifies if it has an income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines or if any member of the household:

• • participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline;
• • was approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program in the 2019-20 or 2020-21 school year;
• • received a federal Pell Grant in the current award year;
• • experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020 with a total household 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.

Apply for a Discount

To apply for the program, complete the online application, contact your internet company to request assistance, or call 833.511.0311 to request a mail-in application.

After receiving an eligibility determination, households can contact their preferred service provider to select an Emergency Broadband Benefit eligible service plan.

• • Use this search tool to find a company that offers Emergency Broadband Benefit discounts.

Request Assistance

To request assistance in applying, contact the Emergency Broadband Support Center at EBBHelp@usac.org or 833.511.0311. For more information, visit the program FAQ page.

Information provided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).