Lt. Governor Gilchrist Encourages Michiganders to Sign Up for Federal Program to Lower Cost of High-Speed Internet
Michiganders are eligible to receive discounts on internet service and devices.
LANSING, Mich. - Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the Connecting Michigan Taskforce are encouraging Michigan families to sign up for a new federal program to help lower the cost of high speed internet service, which has begun enrolling participants today.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is making $3.2 billion available nationwide for eligible households to receive discounts of up to $50 per month on internet service, or up to $75 per month for qualifying households on Tribal lands. In addition, some internet service providers will also provide a one-time $100 discount toward the purchase of a computer, laptop or tablet.
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Lt. Governor Gilchrist speaks on the Clean Slate bill on Monday, October 12, 2020. (photo courtesy of the office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the Connecting Michigan Taskforce are encouraging Mich
The Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is making $3.2 billion available nationwide for eligible households to receive discounts of up to $50 per month on internet service, or up to $75 per month for qualifying households on Tribal lands.
In addition, some internet service providers will also provide a one-time $100 discount toward the purchase of a computer, laptop or tablet.
$1 million awarded to increase high-speed internet access across Michigan
$1 million awarded to increase high-speed internet access across Michigan
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LANSING, Mich. – The Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) today announced an additional $1 million in funding from the Connecting Michigan Communities (CMIC) grant program. The funds will go towards projects that will expand broadband infrastructure across Michigan and provide access to high-speed internet for residents and businesses to compete in today’s digital society.
“With this critical investment through the CMIC grant program, we will expand broadband internet access to 1,300 locations,” said Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II. “Increasingly, broadband access is a necessity for work, school, and daily life, and we must ensure that all Michiganders have access to reliable, affordable internet. I am proud of this program that will increase access for families and better connect people, c