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  • 2021-05-12 (xsd:date)
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  • Was FCC Offering Emergency Help With Your Internet Bill During COVID-19 Pandemic? (en)
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  • The U.S. government wants to pick up some of the internet tab for millions of households across the country that have taken a financial hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 12, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opened up applications for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, which provides discounts to households struggling to afford internet service. The program covers up to $50 towards the cost of internet services, and up to $75 for qualifying households on tribal lands. Additionally, qualifying 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. According to the FCC news release, the following factors determine eligibility. Each qualifying household: The FCC also has a Do I Qualify page with more details. One can apply for these benefits through the following ways: After receiving an eligibility determination, households can contact their preferred service provider to select an Emergency Broadband Benefit eligible service plan. A list of broadband service providers working with the program is also available here. It should be noted that the program is temporary and 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. Given that the FCC released a statement on this and the program is now receiving applications, we rate this claim as True. (en)
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