FCCâs Emergency Broadband Benefit program set to open this week
FCCâs Emergency Broadband Benefit program set to open this week
By Andrew Webb | May 10, 2021 at 5:19 PM EDT - Updated May 11 at 9:51 AM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - With many aspects of life switching to virtual due to the pandemic, affording internet put lots of stress on families. Now, some relief could be headed your way if you qualify.
âThe Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a federal program,â Mike Culp, the director of Albemarle Countyâs Broadband Accessibility and Affordability Office, said. âItâs a temporary program that provides $50 a month in benefit to low-income households.â