Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Helps Qualifying Households Afford Internet Service In City Of Mendota Heights

Press release from the City of Mendota Heights:

May 13, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying 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.

Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application. Households can apply beginning May 12.

Learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.

This press release was produced by the City of Mendota Heights. The views expressed here are the author’s own.