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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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Still pending also
Riddle me that, a $50 monthly internet credit from the FCC and they decide to make it available on a bunch of their cellphone services expect for their Home Internet service, how convenient T-mobile
So I can apply EBB to my TMO cell phone plan?
Comcast already set up. Just did it with no problem
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Maybe the EBB shows up as a credit on my bills? I wanted to make sure if anyone else has the same outcome. I attached a picture
How did you go to EBB application directly?
How did you go to EBB application directly?
At the bottom, you'll see the "Apply Now" prompt/button. Click it and fill out the requested info. If you hit a snag in the application and are using Chrome for instance, switch to Brave or IE, whatever else you've got and start over.
You will receive an application ID number which will be needed by your internet/mobile service provider to apply the discount to your account.
Good luck.
800-837-4966.
Expect long wait times and although the initial message at this number says you can set up a call back, you'll still have to wait for a long while to speak to CS.
Good luck.
I got the approval from charter/spectrum the same day I submitted the application. Says it will apply the credit to my account within 30 days. Didn't say anything about my plan changing.
This is is a good program for those in need. With unemployment so high because of the last president, the need for subsidized internet is greater than ever.
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