Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program?

The EBB Program provides a temporary discount on monthly high-speed internet bills for qualifying low-income households. Eligible households can receive:

• Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals

• Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands

• A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household.

The program begins May 12, 2021 and will end when the fund runs out of money, or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency, whichever is sooner.

Enhanced Tribal Benefit

EBB helps connect Tribal communities during the pandemic with an enhanced benefit for consumers living on Tribal lands. Learn more about the enhanced Tribal Benefit at getemergencybroadband.org/do-i-qualify/tribal-benefit/.

Am I eligible?

Your household may be eligible for EBB if you:

• Participate in an existing low-income or pandemic relief program offered by a broadband provider;

• Are a Lifeline subscriber (including those who are on Apple Health (Medicaid) or accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits);

• Have children receiving free and reduced-price lunch or school breakfast;

• Received a Federal Pell Grand during the current award year; or

• Lost your job and had an income reduction in the last year.

More eligibility information: getemergencybroadband.org/do-i-qualify/. 

How do I apply?

Eligible households can enroll through an approved broadband Washington provider or by visiting getemergencybroadband.org/how-to-apply.

Where can I get more information?

For more information about the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, view the EBB infographic or visit fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.