Telecom Industry, Broadband Advocates Finally Got Increased Internet Subsidies. Now, a Debate on Raising Awareness Among the Eligible [telecom]

Jan 15, 2021 0 Replies

As FCC studies best way to stand up emergency broadband benefit, discussions begin on eligibility, consumer awareness



BY Sam Sabin



Following the passage of the latest coronavirus relief package last month, the U.S. government is on the precipice of instituting a historic program to keep low-income Americans online with the creation of an emergency broadband benefit, which provides up to $50 a month to qualifying households to help pay for their internet bills, or up to $75 to those on tribal lands.



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