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Emergency Broadband Benefit

Posted on Affordable Offers / Emergency Broadband Benefit by · May 11, 2021 4:43 PM · 3 reactions

Having An Affordable Home Internet Connection is Critical to Stay Informed
During the COVID-19 Emergency

Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)

 

Apply Today

 

 

Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a limited-time benefit for low-income consumers that will show up as a credit on your bill for High-Speed Home Internet and could pay for computing device. The U.S. Congress and President established this benefit in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. EBB may be valid for 6 months. 

Broadband is the technical term for access to the Internet.  Both words are used and both mean access to the Internet. 

Eligible Consumers Can Receive

  • Up to $50 per month on Home Internet service 
  • Up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal Lands
  • One-time discount of up to $100 for a computer or a tablet (offered in California by human-I-T when buying their broadband service) 

Steps To Receive Your Benefit 

Step 1:
Check If You Qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit
See if your household fits into any eligible categories below
Important: You can keep your Lifeline benefit for a mobile phone and get the EBB for a discount on your home Internet service.

Step 2:
Apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (see link below)
Choose how you want to apply and submit all necessary documents 

Step 3:
Find a Broadband Provider Near You 
Use the search tool to find a company that offers Emergency Broadband Benefit discounts 

Step 4:
Make A Choice Before EBB Ends 
Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will notify you about 30 days before EBB ends.  This means EBB will NOT be applied to your next bill.  You will need to choose to (1) continue with your existing service at market rate or (2) switch to the affordable Home Internet plan.  If you do not make a choice the ISP will disconnect service at the end of the billing period.  You can choose any company.  ISPs cannot require a waiting period before changing your service when you are in the EBB Program.  Make your choice before EBB ends.

 


*Limited time benefit for free Home Internet

Begins May 12, 2021

Click to Download EBB Flier in English

Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified)

Korean, Vietnamese

Overview and Qualifications

To qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, at least one person in your household must meet one of the criteria listed below: 

Participant in the FCC’s Lifeline Program
Household with a child enrolled in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
Recipient of CalFresh (food stamp) or Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) 
Recipient of Medi-Cal or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
Student with a Pell Grant 
Recipient of Federal Public Housing Assistance 
Household income under $49,000 a year 
Participant in a Home Internet provider’s existing low-income program 
Participant in Tribal Programs for Residents on Qualifying Tribal Lands 
Recipient of the Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance 
Recipient of Tribal TANF 
Participant in Tribal Head Start (must meet relevant income qualifying standard) 
Recipient of a Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations 

 

 

 




 

 

Prepare Now

Click here to see what documents you need to submit as proof of eligibility

 

Click to Download EBB Flier in English

Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified),

Korean, Vietnamese

Where to Apply

Apply Today

 www.getemergencybroadband.org/how-to-apply/

Or 

Apply by Mail – Print an application in English or Spanish (instructions also available in 8 additional languages).  Complete the application and send with proof of eligibility to: 

Emergency Broadband Support Center 
P.O. BOX 7081 
London, KY 40742 

 

Application Process 

1. Complete EBB Program application first with any supporting documentation required for the application. 

2. Once approved, contact a participating Internet Service Provider toll Free
833-511-0311 or [email protected] or call a California Community Organization, Toll Free 1-866-696-9748

 

 

 

 

For information on long-term existing low-cost affordable Home Internet offers and computers visit: 
everyoneon.org/CETF 

 

 

 

 

 

Affordable Internet Offers

Posted by · September 18, 2018 9:31 AM

Having An Affordable Home Internet Connection is Critical

 

On this page you will find existing, long-term, affordable Home Internet offers.  
Click now to find out if you qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) 
coming May 12, 2021.  

Click For Flier In English and Spanish

 

 

If you have questions, please call toll free, 1-844-841-INFO (4636) to find out if you pre-qualify for an affordable Home Internet offer.  If you qualify the representative will ask a trusted community-based organization to call you back to help you choose an offer. 

 

Information on Low-Cost Computers

 

Northern California

English / Spanish

Bilingual Flier

 

 

Southern California

English / Spanish

Bilingual Flier

 

San Diego

Bilingual Flier

 

Partner Links

EveryoneOn.org/cetf

Find which low-cost Internet and computer offers are available in your area by entering your home address.

Note: Frontier low-cost offers are not listed

Common Sense Media

Learn helpful tips on how to manage your family’s data usage, secure your privacy and identity online, and protect your children online

California Emerging Technology Fund 
CETF

CETF has published 10 recommendations for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in order to reach more Californians who are eligible for affordable services.

 

High-speed Internet access is critical for succeeding in the 21st Century.

 

  • Having an affordable home Internet connection is critical to stay informed and in contact with friends and family during the COVID-19 emergency and always. Several Internet Service Providers offer low-cost, affordable Home Internet for qualifying low-income households. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting EveryoneOn.org/cetf. 

 

  • For a limited time, Comcast is offering 2-months of free Internet for households that are new subscribers and other conditions apply. Comcast does not allow existing customers to downgrade their services.

 

  • Several companies, including AT&T, Charter/Spectrum, Comcast, Cox, Frontier, T-Mobile, and other ISPs have different policies on service termination, late fees, and data cap waivers.

 

Join Us In Supporting
Digital Equity

 

Graphic Link Homepage Internet For All Now to support Digital Equity Bill of Rights

 

Pages tagged "low-cost broadband"

Emergency Broadband Benefit

Posted on Affordable Offers / Emergency Broadband Benefit by · May 11, 2021 4:43 PM · 3 reactions

Having An Affordable Home Internet Connection is Critical to Stay Informed
During the COVID-19 Emergency

Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)

 

Apply Today

 

 

Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a limited-time benefit for low-income consumers that will show up as a credit on your bill for High-Speed Home Internet and could pay for computing device. The U.S. Congress and President established this benefit in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. EBB may be valid for 6 months. 

Broadband is the technical term for access to the Internet.  Both words are used and both mean access to the Internet. 

Eligible Consumers Can Receive

  • Up to $50 per month on Home Internet service 
  • Up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal Lands
  • One-time discount of up to $100 for a computer or a tablet (offered in California by human-I-T when buying their broadband service) 

Steps To Receive Your Benefit 

Step 1:
Check If You Qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit
See if your household fits into any eligible categories below
Important: You can keep your Lifeline benefit for a mobile phone and get the EBB for a discount on your home Internet service.

Step 2:
Apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (see link below)
Choose how you want to apply and submit all necessary documents 

Step 3:
Find a Broadband Provider Near You 
Use the search tool to find a company that offers Emergency Broadband Benefit discounts 

Step 4:
Make A Choice Before EBB Ends 
Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will notify you about 30 days before EBB ends.  This means EBB will NOT be applied to your next bill.  You will need to choose to (1) continue with your existing service at market rate or (2) switch to the affordable Home Internet plan.  If you do not make a choice the ISP will disconnect service at the end of the billing period.  You can choose any company.  ISPs cannot require a waiting period before changing your service when you are in the EBB Program.  Make your choice before EBB ends.

 


*Limited time benefit for free Home Internet

Begins May 12, 2021

Click to Download EBB Flier in English

Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified)

Korean, Vietnamese

Overview and Qualifications

To qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, at least one person in your household must meet one of the criteria listed below: 

Participant in the FCC’s Lifeline Program
Household with a child enrolled in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
Recipient of CalFresh (food stamp) or Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) 
Recipient of Medi-Cal or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
Student with a Pell Grant 
Recipient of Federal Public Housing Assistance 
Household income under $49,000 a year 
Participant in a Home Internet provider’s existing low-income program 
Participant in Tribal Programs for Residents on Qualifying Tribal Lands 
Recipient of the Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance 
Recipient of Tribal TANF 
Participant in Tribal Head Start (must meet relevant income qualifying standard) 
Recipient of a Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations 

 

 

 




 

 

Prepare Now

Click here to see what documents you need to submit as proof of eligibility

 

Click to Download EBB Flier in English

Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified),

Korean, Vietnamese

Where to Apply

Apply Today

 www.getemergencybroadband.org/how-to-apply/

Or 

Apply by Mail – Print an application in English or Spanish (instructions also available in 8 additional languages).  Complete the application and send with proof of eligibility to: 

Emergency Broadband Support Center 
P.O. BOX 7081 
London, KY 40742 

 

Application Process 

1. Complete EBB Program application first with any supporting documentation required for the application. 

2. Once approved, contact a participating Internet Service Provider toll Free
833-511-0311 or [email protected] or call a California Community Organization, Toll Free 1-866-696-9748

 

 

 

 

For information on long-term existing low-cost affordable Home Internet offers and computers visit: 
everyoneon.org/CETF 

 

 

 

 

 

Affordable Internet Offers

Posted by · September 18, 2018 9:31 AM

Having An Affordable Home Internet Connection is Critical

 

On this page you will find existing, long-term, affordable Home Internet offers.  
Click now to find out if you qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) 
coming May 12, 2021.  

Click For Flier In English and Spanish

 

 

If you have questions, please call toll free, 1-844-841-INFO (4636) to find out if you pre-qualify for an affordable Home Internet offer.  If you qualify the representative will ask a trusted community-based organization to call you back to help you choose an offer. 

 

Information on Low-Cost Computers

 

Northern California

English / Spanish

Bilingual Flier

 

 

Southern California

English / Spanish

Bilingual Flier

 

San Diego

Bilingual Flier

 

Partner Links

EveryoneOn.org/cetf

Find which low-cost Internet and computer offers are available in your area by entering your home address.

Note: Frontier low-cost offers are not listed

Common Sense Media

Learn helpful tips on how to manage your family’s data usage, secure your privacy and identity online, and protect your children online

California Emerging Technology Fund 
CETF

CETF has published 10 recommendations for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in order to reach more Californians who are eligible for affordable services.

 

High-speed Internet access is critical for succeeding in the 21st Century.

 

  • Having an affordable home Internet connection is critical to stay informed and in contact with friends and family during the COVID-19 emergency and always. Several Internet Service Providers offer low-cost, affordable Home Internet for qualifying low-income households. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting EveryoneOn.org/cetf. 

 

  • For a limited time, Comcast is offering 2-months of free Internet for households that are new subscribers and other conditions apply. Comcast does not allow existing customers to downgrade their services.

 

  • Several companies, including AT&T, Charter/Spectrum, Comcast, Cox, Frontier, T-Mobile, and other ISPs have different policies on service termination, late fees, and data cap waivers.

 

Join Us In Supporting
Digital Equity

 

Graphic Link Homepage Internet For All Now to support Digital Equity Bill of Rights

 


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