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Just read a article about the EBB program, will be going to effect on May 12th.
https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

When Can I Sign Up for the Benefit?

As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visitinghttps://getemergencybroadband.org.



What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is aFederal Communications Commission (FCC) programthat provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household iseligible, you can receive:

Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals

Up to a $75/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 (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household.
The FCC expects enrollment for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to open later this month.It will end when the fund runs out of money, or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner.

https://getemergencybroadband.org/

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PaulP6715
05-12-2021 at 08:08 AM.
05-12-2021 at 08:08 AM.
How does it work if your household qualifies through a spouse, but the spouse isn't the one the name of the broadband account is in ? Same address, etc. Of course. This is for the emergency route (loss of household income) and not the one that uses SSDI or SNAP etc to qualify.
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madrascaldavid
05-12-2021 at 08:22 AM.
05-12-2021 at 08:22 AM.
Keep in mind this program will last until the money runs out, or until 6 months after the CDC declares an end to the covid pandemic, whichever comes first.

If you have another discount program (ie reduced for low-income families with school age children) might be better to stick with that one or you'll have to qualify for this, then requalify for the old program.
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wwdme
05-12-2021 at 08:48 AM.
05-12-2021 at 08:48 AM.
I was approved for the EBB, go to Verizon's site and it says "Existing Fios customers must have a Fios Mix+Match internet plan or switch to one". My current landline and fios plan do not qualify me. I would have to upgrade.
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05-12-2021 at 09:52 AM.
05-12-2021 at 09:52 AM.
Quote from PaulP6715 :
How does it work if your household qualifies through a spouse, but the spouse isn't the one the name of the broadband account is in ? Same address, etc. Of course. This is for the emergency route (loss of household income) and not the one that uses SSDI or SNAP etc to qualify.

Same issue here
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PaulP6715
05-12-2021 at 09:54 AM.
05-12-2021 at 09:54 AM.
Turns out Comcast isn't even ready for you once you qualify. Grrrrr. Shameful.
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itzTHATguy
05-12-2021 at 09:56 AM.
05-12-2021 at 09:56 AM.
Careful, guys. This is socialized internet. Dangerous stuff.
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xRebot
05-12-2021 at 10:06 AM.
05-12-2021 at 10:06 AM.
Quote from vsauce :
Is this a permanent discount like Internet essentials or just temporary until the pandemic is over?
It is temporary either 6 months or until they run out of funds, per the FAQ.
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twiggss94
05-12-2021 at 10:07 AM.
05-12-2021 at 10:07 AM.
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Primeletters
05-12-2021 at 10:12 AM.
05-12-2021 at 10:12 AM.
Quote from PaulP6715 :
How does it work if your household qualifies through a spouse, but the spouse isn't the one the name of the broadband account is in ? Same address, etc. Of course. This is for the emergency route (loss of household income) and not the one that uses SSDI or SNAP etc to qualify.
From what I've been reading, you need one just person in the house to qualify the house to get the discount.

I was looking through my ISP's site (Spectrum). They have a slot in their application for 'name of qualified household member' underneath the auto-filled account holders name.

Good luck everyone!
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PaulP6715
05-12-2021 at 10:13 AM.
05-12-2021 at 10:13 AM.
Quote from Primeletters :
From what I've been reading, you need one just person in the house to qualify the house to get the discount.

I was looking through my ISP's site (Spectrum). They have a slot in their application for 'name of qualified household member' underneath the auto-filled account holders name.

Good luck everyone!

That's helpful. Thank you. Hopefully Comcast and att will have the same
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05-12-2021 at 11:00 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:00 AM.
Starlink here I come.
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05-12-2021 at 11:04 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:04 AM.
Quote from 1jzgte :
haha funny but my broadband company is intentionally blocking the page. Had to use my phone data to create a login
That sounds like it should be illegal.
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VictorS1991
05-12-2021 at 11:17 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:17 AM.
Is up to $50. So it may vary depending on your economic situation. 😜
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