The FCC’s $50 Monthly Internet Discount Starts Today!
Starting today, eligible Americans can get a new government subsidy that will give you a discount on your internet at home. Those who qualify can signup starting today (May 12)…
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(Photo Illustration by Patrik Stollarz/Getty Images)Starting today, eligible Americans can get a new government subsidy that will give you a discount on your internet at home.
Those who qualify can signup starting today (May 12) and you’ll receive $50 off your monthly internet bill! The first way to qualify is an income-based decision. Any household with an income less than or equal to 135% of federal poverty guidelines qualifies.
A $3.2 billion program was passed in December as part of a $900 billion pandemic-relief package.
“Anyone who experienced a “substantial loss of income” after Feb. 29, 2020 qualifies so long as their 2020 income was at or below $99,000 for a single filer or $198,000 for joint filers.”
According to cnet these are the requirements you must meet to apply.
