Emergency Broadband Benefit

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic. The FCC is mobilizing people and organizations to help raise awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit. The materials below are available for public use. You can download and customize the materials to meet your needs, including by adding your logo to co-brand.

Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting sort by GetEmergencyBroadband.org.

To learn more about the program or to become a partner visit www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.

If you have questions about any of the materials below please contact broadbandbenefit@fcc.gov.

The Benefit Provides:

• Up to $50/month discount for broadband services;
• Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal Lands; and
• A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider.

Who Is Eligible?

A household is eligible if one member of the household:

• Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain government assistance programs;
• Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program;
• Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
• Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020; or
• Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income or COVID-19 program.

Three Ways To Apply

1. Contact your preferred participating provider directly to learn about their application process.
   
   
2. Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to submit an application and to find participating providers near you.
   
   
3. Complete a mail in application and send it along with proof of eligibility to:
   
   Emergency Broadband Support Center
   P.O. Box 7081
   London, KY 40742

Learn More

Call 833-511-0311, or
Visit fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit