While the program could help some families that are struggling, the money may not last long. It could be one month or it could be six months, Mendoza said. It really depends on how soon the funding runs out.
To qualify, your household must meet
one of the following:
Be approved for the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast programs.
Received a federal Pell Grant for this current year
Experienced a substantial loss of income since Feb. 29, 2020
Meet the eligibility criteria for a broadband provider s existing low-income or COVID-19 programs You have to be someone who may have been affected by unemployment or furlough due to the pandemic, Mendoza said regarding Cox s policy. Also, if you re part of government programs like Social Security Insurance, SNAP, housing. There s a whole list of programs. If you qualify for those, you will likely qualify for this discount.
A new Federal Communications Commission program is offering consumers discounts on broadband connection and computers. The FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program is designed to help those who may be struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic. According to a news release, eligible households can get a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service. Households on tribal lands could receive up to $75 off per month.
The St. Mary’s County Government announces the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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