Lynnfield Public Library: Emergency Broadband Benefit

Press release from Lynnfield Public Library:

Abby Porter

August 04, 2021

by Abby Porter, Assistant Director

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.

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

Need a laptop or a wifi hotspot at home in the meantime? Borrow one from the Lynnfield Library! Call us at 781-334-5411 for more information about booking one.

This press release was produced by Lynnfield Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.