FCC Launches Program To Help Pay For Broadband

Starting this month, the Federal Communications Commission is launching a new program to help people pay for broadband access. The Emergency Broadband Benefit program will help people struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting them to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms and more.

Federal Pell Grant recipients are eligible for the discount(s) and many other students and some faculty/staff may also qualify!

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