New government program It can save you $50 on internet bills every month.This is through a new FCC plan (called Emergency broadband benefits (EBB) and applications are now open. This is what you need to know and how to apply.

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The EBB program aims to help families pay for internet services during the pandemic. We all know that good interpersonal relationships are essential for working from home and going to school.

With this in mind, the FCC allocated $3.2 billion for monthly discounts among many providers.Check if you are attending Here. If you do not have a service, you can also register for a new service, and then you can still use the program.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will provide eligible families with discounts of up to US$50 per month on broadband services. If you live on Tribal land, this number will jump to $75 per month.

Although the benefits are monthly, we are currently not sure when the discount will end. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said the plan will continue until the money runs out, or within six months after the government announces the end of the pandemic, whichever is earlier.

Selected tablets and computers can also enjoy a one-time discount of up to $100. The hardware provided varies from provider to provider, and not all hardware provides this part of the benefit.

According to the FCC, the following are eligible people:

• Income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or FCC’s lifeline program;
• Approve to receive benefits through the free and reduced school lunch program or school breakfast program in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year, including through the USDA community eligibility regulations;
• Receive the Federal Pell Grant in the current year;
• Has experienced substantial loss of income due to unemployment or vacation since February 29, 2020, and the total income of the family in 2020 is at or below US$99,000 for single filers and US$198,000 for joint filers; or
• Meet the eligibility criteria for participating providers’ existing low-income or COVID-19 plans.

The application of this program has been accepted online and you can get approval immediately. Since the plan is brand new, it is not yet clear how the discount will be realized. This may be a monthly discount deducted directly from your bill.

Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Director of External Affairs at AT&T, said: “We are building connections with community organizations and sharing it with stakeholders because we want people to know that these benefits exist and that they exist for them to use.” participate In the program.

In addition American Telephone and Telegraph Company, Verizon, Charter, Comcast, T mobile Others pledged to support the plan.

Spectrum has two websites.One for current customers spectrum.net/broadbandbenefit.For those who are interested in registering services under the program, there is another spectrum.com/getqualified. Or, you can call 1-855-662-9946.

Are you ready to apply?go with GetEmergencyBroadband.org, Then scroll all the way down to the big blue button, which says “Apply now”.

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