Receives funds under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Supplemental Security Income benefits.
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Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program or received those benefits during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year.To find out if you qualify for the monthly benefit, go to /broadbandbenefit.Īs for a rough idea of who is eligible for reduced internet costs, a member of the household must fall into one of these categories: Once you apply, the credit will be applied to your current bill cycle, according to Spectrum.Īccording to the USAC, the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will end either when the fund runs out of money - $3.2 billion has been allocated - "or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner." The discount is limited to one monthly service credit per household. In a press release, Charter Communications said Spectrum customers with eligible plans can receive money for the duration of the program as part of the company's mission to "help close the digital divide." announced Wednesday that it will participate in the program. According to the Universal Service Administrative Co., it "provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households." The USAC is administering the program and is overseen by the Federal Communications Commission.Įligible households can receive a discount of up to $50 a month on broadband service and up to $75 if a household lives on qualifying Tribal land.ĭid you know?: Lawmakers look at expanding rural broadband across rural Florida, underserved areasĪnd: Polk County lawmakers exert influence during Florida Legislature's sessionįrom 2020: Lakeland seeks to contract Summit for broadband serviceĬharter Communications Inc. On Wednesday, the federal government launched a temporary relief program called the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. LAKELAND - If you're a Spectrum customer, you may be eligible for a steep reduction in your monthly internet costs. Watch Video: Stimulus update: Another check and 'plus-up' payments coming soon
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