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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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forsavings
05-12-2021 at 11:21 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:21 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

Don't leave my precious! Lolllll
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NOIGN0RANCE
05-12-2021 at 11:22 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:22 AM.
Quote from VictorS1991 :
Is up to $50. So it may vary depending on your economic situation.
It won't.
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
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stoneheath
05-12-2021 at 11:23 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:23 AM.
Website says "Please attach a scanned copy or picture of your form of identification. Files must be less than 10 MB in size and of the following file types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, or gif.

* 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.
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Mr_Sadness
05-12-2021 at 11:26 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:26 AM.
"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"

Would being unemployed count as experiencing a substantial loss of income; even though, I make more money being unemployed than when I was employed?
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FSFT
05-12-2021 at 11:26 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:26 AM.
It's a damn shame this is even needed, and compared to other countries broadband prices in the US are way too high for what we are getting.
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flashesbuck
05-12-2021 at 11:38 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:38 AM.
Quote from Mr_Sadness :
"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"

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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XxAuReaLxX
05-12-2021 at 11:40 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:40 AM.
Quote from flashesbuck :
This means "for ever" in English
lol with all the folks abusing government programs including PPP loans ... I don't think this will last 'forever' at all. I don't know all the checks and balances that they will have with this program, but not sure it'll stretch out to 6 months. But $50 is still $50 even if you get it for a month.
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BerMM2
05-12-2021 at 11:42 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:42 AM.
Quote from DealAddict :
Did not see a category but if someone on Social Security disability qualify?
I'd like to know this as well.
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Saurieng
05-12-2021 at 11:43 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:43 AM.
Quote from xseanx :
NOTE: The EBB Program is a limited benefit that will expire when the available appropriated funds are exhausted or six months after the Secretary of Health and Human Services declares an end of the COVID-19 health emergency.
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lou2004
05-12-2021 at 11:48 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:48 AM.
getting this error:

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
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Locolive8
05-12-2021 at 11:53 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:53 AM.
Quote from dhruva :
They will just raise taxes "rich" people more to pay for this when they run out of money. So, likely not temporary- at least for the next 3.5 years!
rich people meaning, "Anyone that Works"
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workerant
05-12-2021 at 11:53 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:53 AM.
Quote from itzTHATguy :
Careful, guys. This is socialized internet. Dangerous stuff.
Use it or not your tax money will pay for it just the same. Unless government force private business take up the cost without compensation just like they are doing with the rent (making it illegal for landlord to evict people during this era without compensation).
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soozenw
05-12-2021 at 11:54 AM.
05-12-2021 at 11:54 AM.
Quote from lou2004 :
getting this error:

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
Same error here. Guessing it's completely overloaded still.
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