St Vincent de Paul helping those in need save on Internet Bills
HELP NEIGHBORS SAVE $50 ON THEIR INTERNET BILL
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will partially subsidize internet bills to help people stay connected and able to access online school, jobs and healthcare.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is temporary program administered by USAC with oversight from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Demand is high and families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Those in need can visit HERE to find out if they qualify.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. 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)
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household.
The FCC has announced that consumers can begin applying for and enrolling in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program on May 12, 2021. The program 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.
