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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
Albemarle County names Michael Culp director of new Broadband Accessibility & Affordability Office
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Michael Culp. Photo courtesy Albemarle County.
Albemarle County announced Friday the creation of the Broadband Accessibility & Affordability Office and the appointment of Michael Culp as its director.
“The pandemic has illuminated the critical role that quality internet access plays in our daily lives. Telework, virtual school, telehealth, even basic shopping needs rely on broadband infrastructure that for too many in our community is out of reach due to infrastructure gaps and financial constraints,” shared Ned Gallaway, chair of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. “The Broadband Accessibility & Affordability Office positions Albem