• The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute $10-$50 toward the purchase price.

• The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

• Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program? A household is eligible if one member of the household:

  • Qualifies for the Lifeline program;

  • Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, or did so in the 2019-2020 school year;

  • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;

  • Experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers; or

  • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating providers' existing low-income or COVID-19 program.

• Find low-cost internet service and computers in your area by zip code.
• https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers
• In response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on society, multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have made updates to their low-cost internet service programs to ensure individuals and families stay connected to the internet during this challenging time. EveryoneOn has updated their low-cost internet service options tool to reflect these changes.

• Shop the best internet service providers and compare dozens of internet options and choose the best one for your home with your zip code.
• https://www.allconnect.com/internet
• Call one of their experts who can make a recommendation based on your needs or take your order by phone. 1-888-209-5085

Comcast Internet Essentials

• Speeds and Costs:
  • 15 megabits per second $9.95 plus tax
  • No contract, no credit check, no installation fee, in-home Wi-Fi
• Eligibility:
  • You are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI and others.
  • You do not have outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than a year old. Families with outstanding debt more than one year old may still be eligible.
  • You live in an area where Comcast Internet service is available but have not subscribed to it within the last 90 days.
• https://www.internetessentials.com/apply
• Once becoming an Internet Essential customer you have the option to purchase a laptop or desk computer at a discounted price:
  • https://www.internetessentials.com/low-cost-computer

Spectrum Internet Assist

• Speeds and Costs:
  • 30 megabits $14.99 per month and
  • $5 per month for home Wi-Fi (router included)
  • No contract, no data caps, free internet modem, free security suite, and
    parental controls
• Eligibility:
  • To qualify for Spectrum Internet Assist, a member of your household must be a
    recipient of one of the following programs: The National School Lunch Program (NSLP); free or reduced cost lunch, The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of
    the NSLP, or Supplemental Security Income (≥ ages 65 only)
• https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist