NC Households: Assistance with Monthly Internet Bills From Federal Programs

NC Households Can Get Assistance with Monthly Internet Bills From Federal Programs The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program provides households with a discount of up to $50 a month off of a household’s internet bill. That increases to $75 a month for those living on tribal lands. Eligible households can also get a one-time discount of $100 toward the purchase of a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer through participating providers. The program’s enrollment is now open for qualifying households. A household qualifies if the household’s income is at or less than 135 percent of federal poverty guidelines. A household can also qualify if at least one member: Participates in a federal benefits program, such as Medicaid, SNAP, or Lifeline Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program, Lost a job or a significant amount of income in the past year, Received a Federal Pell Grant, or Is part of an internet service provider’s low-income or COVID-19 program.