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After nearly four months of work, the FCC s Emergency
Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) is poised to launch. Nearly 750
providers are qualified to offer EBB-supported services, with
discounts of up to $50 per subscriber ($75 in tribal areas) and
equipment reimbursement of up to $100 available. The FCC recently
conducted a webinar for consumer groups and outreach partners about
the program, and USAC has been testing connectivity with eligible
providers for the past couple of weeks. Earlier today, the FCC
announced that the EBBP will launch on Wednesday, May 12,
2021. Providers participating in the EBBP can begin enrolling
eligible households into the program to receive supported