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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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https://www.t-mobile.com/account/ebb-info
Apparently its moot since my ISP (Wide Open West) tells me if I add the $50 EBB to my account I will lose any discounts I already have. I have loyalty discounts that are more than $50 so for me it would be a net loss.
Doesn't seem correct to me since this is a government program to provide temporary relief related to the pandemic and I qualify. I'd like to file a complaint with the FCC but can't figure out how.
Apparently its moot since my ISP (Wide Open West) tells me if I add the $50 EBB to my account I will lose any discounts I already have. I have loyalty discounts that are more than $50 so for me it would be a net loss.
Doesn't seem correct to me since this is a government program to provide temporary relief related to the pandemic and I qualify. I'd like to file a complaint with the FCC but can't figure out how.
How did you end up getting approved? And when? I thought they work monday thru friday
Edit: I see they are monday thru sunday. I'm still pending since 5/12
Apparently its moot since my ISP (Wide Open West) tells me if I add the $50 EBB to my account I will lose any discounts I already have. I have loyalty discounts that are more than $50 so for me it would be a net loss.
Doesn't seem correct to me since this is a government program to provide temporary relief related to the pandemic and I qualify. I'd like to file a complaint with the FCC but can't figure out how.
Without this EBB program many disadvantaged households would never even signup for broadband.
This program is an opportunity for the telecoms to generate additional revenue and marketshare, however temporary they may be.
Maybe the government will learn from this mistake, future programs should have rules against companies removing existing customer discounts or forcing migration to higher price tiers in order to participate in a subsidy program.
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For example, Verizon and AT&T do not offer it in multiple states that they have a presence in.
The specific details of this discount is not clearly stated on the EBB program's website.
More government ineptitude.
I am trying to help a relative get a decent laptop or tablet so they can have Internet access.
No luck.
No luck.
Libraries, Starbucks, grocery stores, etc., all offer free internet
https://www.t-mobile.com/account/ebb-info
No luck.
Libraries, Starbucks, grocery stores, etc., all offer free internet
They qualify for the EBB program and can get basic broadband service at a reasonably low monthly price from their local telecom.
The screen size on a smartphone is not adequate for their needs, so they definitely need a tablet or laptop for the bigger screen.
It would be great if they can get a discounted device from their telecom too.
If your household is eligible, 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)
Also eligible: those who had a substantial loss of income since Feb. 29, 2020 and are at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers.Main page [getemergencybroadband.org]
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