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PSA: The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
May 2, 2021 at
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Just read a article about the EBB program, will be going to effect on May 12th.
https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefi
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://getemergencybro
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://getemergencybro
https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefi
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://getemergencybro
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://getemergencybro
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Don't leave my precious! Lolllll
Anyways, I get this error, probably too busy.
Error: There Was a Problem
Come back later and try again. This is not a problem with your computer or internet connection. We are working to fix it as fast as possible.
If you need help right now, you can call Lifeline Customer Service at 1-877-524-1325
* This option is only available to those applying to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
The options are SSN (last 4 digits), Tribal ID Number or Driver's License/Military ID/Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or Other Government ID"
People who choose SSN last 4 digits, are you uploading your SSN card? Not sure how safe it is to upload your SSN.
Would being unemployed count as experiencing a substantial loss of income; even though, I make more money being unemployed than when I was employed?
Would being unemployed count as experiencing a substantial loss of income; even though, I make more money being unemployed than when I was employed?
I am furlough 1 day a week. I wonder if this qualifys.... They are being kind of vague here
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Error: There Was a Problem
Come back later and try again. This is not a problem with your computer or internet connection. We are working to fix it as fast as possible.
If you need help right now, you can call Lifeline Customer Service at 1-877-524-1325