Emergency broadband benefit Application form, Requirements

What is Emergency broadband benefit application?

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a Federal Communications Commission program to provide aid to households who have not been able to pay their internet service charges due to the economic hardships of the Covid-19 pandemic. With this new benefit, eligible families will be able to connect to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and more.

Each eligible household will receive a $50 per month discount towards the broadband service and Tribal lands will qualify to receive up to $75 per month. Some eligible households will also receive a one-time discount of $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop, or tablet from the participating providers. The EBB is restricted to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

How to get emergency broadband benefit program form?

To obtain an EBB program application form you can call 833-511-0311 and request a mail-in application or print a copy of the form from the GetEmergencyBroadband.org website.

How to apply ebb application?

You can apply in the following ways:

• Call 833-511-0311 and request for a mail-in application or print a copy. Fill up the form and attach all supporting documents to show proof of eligibility and send by mail to:

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

• Apply online at GEtEmergencyBroadband.org and find the participating providers. After submitting the online application, you can contact your participating provider to choose an eligible plan.
• You can also get in touch with the participating provider directly to know their application process and do likewise.

Emergency broadband benefit program sign up

Eligible households can enroll through the approved provider or by going to the GetEmergencyBroadband.org website.

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Application status check

You can go to the fcc.gov website for EBB application status check.

How do you qualify for the EBB program?

• If your income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or you are a participant of SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline.
• If you have received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.
• If you have lost a job or faced financial hardships due to the pandemic outbreak.