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Alaska Communications Extends Safety Net to Alaskans Impacted by Pandemic
May 11, 2021 GMT
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2021--
Help is on the way for Alaskans struggling to afford broadband. Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) will participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which will help households struggling financially during the pandemic.
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The program will give eligible Alaska households a discount on broadband service of up to $75 a month.
“The pandemic demonstrated just how essential broadband access is for school, work, healthcare and quality of life,” said Bill Bishop, president and CEO of Alaska Communications. “We’re proud to offer our customers an affordable option for unlimited internet service; however, we don’t want a customer’s ability to pay to be the barrier. We’re proud to participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which will help reduce the financial burden on Alaskans.”