Customers qualify through programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Federal Public Housing, Veterans Pension, Free Lunch Program, WIC or based on your household income. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, v
irtual classrooms, and so much more. About the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new federal government program committed to bringing connectivity to low-income Americans. Qualifying households can get connected by answering a few questions and submitting your eligibility documents. To receive a free smartphone and monthly service, you must meet the income-based or program-based eligibility guidelines. This includes qualifying programs for Lifeline, plus the following:
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
National School Lunch Program
Federal Pell Grant
WIC
The program is limited to one ACP benefit per household.
