Some households can get monthly discounts on broadband service and money to purchase one device through a new local program.
Onward Eugene and city officials are holding a webinar at noon Thursday, June 10 to help community members learn more about the program, known as the Emergency Broadband Benefit. The webinar will be free and available in English and Spanish.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to $50 per month and a one-time discount of up to $100 toward a computer-laptop or tablet to eligible households.
A household is eligible for the program if one member:
Has experienced a substantial loss of income through job loss or furlough since Feb. 29, 2020, and the household had a total income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers
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Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) Program helps income-eligible Ohioans manage their energy bills year-round. The program allows income-eligible Ohioans to pay their energy bill each month based on a percentage of their income.
To be eligible for the program, a client must have a total household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) and must apply for all Ohio Development Services Agency (Development) Energy Assistance Programs for which he or she is eligible.
A client’s PIPP payment will be set at 10% of the last 30 days of household income for households that heat with electric and 6% for households with a different main heating source.
/PRNewswire/ The Broward League of Cities is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications.