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LINCOLN, Neb., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ ALLO Communications has announced free 500 Mbps service and Wi-Fi router to households eligible under the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. In my 25 years in the industry, I believe that this program is the most meaningful effort to ensure all families are connected for working, learning, entertainment, and full participation in the digital society, said Brad Moline, ALLO President. ALLO will provide assistance to families in our communities through the registration program. Eligible households will receive free installation, a free Wi-Fi 6 router, and free 500 Mbps download and upload service through the life of the program.
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Eligible Kentucky families can now sign up for new temporary internet discount program Share Updated: 11:23 PM EDT May 12, 2021 WLKY Digital Team Share Updated: 11:23 PM EDT May 12, 2021
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Show Transcript 11 NEW 11. YOU CAN NOW SAVE FIFTY DOLLARS OFF YOUR MONTHLY INTERNET BILL. THE FCC IS OFFERING THE DISCOUNT TO TEMPORARILY REDUCE YOUR COST OF HOME INTERNET SERVICE THE 3.2 BILLION DOLLAR PROGRAM AS PART OF THE DECEMBER PANDEMIC RELIEF PACKAGE DOZENS OF HOME INTERNET AND CELL PHONE COMPANIES ARE PART OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDING CHARTER AT&T VERIZON AND T-MOBILE TO SEE IF YOU QUALI
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How To Get Emergency Broadband Benefit for $50 Monthly Internet Discounts
On 5/13/21 at 12:28 PM EDT
American households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic struggling to pay for internet service can now apply to receive a discount of up to $75 per month on their broadband bill under the government s new Emergency Broadband Benefit program.
Eligible recipients can also get a discount of up to $100 to buy a laptop, desktop computer or tablet device if they contribute a certain amount toward the purchase, the Federal Communications Commission said in a statement Wednesday.
Those eligible for the benefit can apply by contacting their provider directly, or apply online or by mail.
Lumos to participate in FCC’S new Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Published Tuesday, May. 11, 2021, 8:30 pm
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Lumos, a premier provider of fiber-to-the-premises internet for residences and businesses, will participate in the recently announced Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to help low-income households pay for broadband service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Qualifying households may enroll in the EBB Program beginning May 12.
Households can qualify for the EBB Program by showing that at least one member of their household meets one of the following criteria: