Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you 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 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 health emergency, whichever is sooner.

Who is eligible?


A household is eligible if one member of the household:

  • Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain government assistance programs;
  • Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program;
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
  • Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020; or
  • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income or COVID-19 program.

Please see the EBB's "Do I Qualify?" page for more detailed descriptions of the eligibility requirements.

How to apply


There are three ways to apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

  • Apply online via the USAC.
  • Complete a printed application and send it by mail with proof of eligibility to:

    Emergency Broadband Support Center
    P.O. Box 7081
    London, KY 40742

  • Use the Companies Near Me tool to see if your provider participates in the EBB. If your provider participates contact them for assistance applying through the National Verifier or through their company’s application process.