{"id":4506,"date":"2021-05-07T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=4506"},"modified":"2021-05-05T15:09:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T19:09:28","slug":"fcc-broadband-benefit-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=4506","title":{"rendered":"FCC Broadband Benefit Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Emergency Broadband Benefit to be offered soon through the FCC will provide a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible families and households who are struggling to stay connected during the COVID19 pandemic. Eligible households can also receive a discount of up to $100 for the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.<\/p>\n

Applications can be submitted beginning on May 12th. <\/sup> Households can apply in three ways:<\/p>\n

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  1. Contact your preferred participating broadband provider<\/a> directly to learn about their application process.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org <\/a>to apply online and to find participating providers near you<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application, and return it along with proof of eligibility to: Emergency Broadband Support Center, P.O. Box 7081, London, KY 40742<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        To learn more about the program and see if you qualify, visit FCC – Broadband Benefit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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