Emergency Broadband Benefit Ends AFC begins March 1 2022

[sipingyu]

Didn't know it before, interesting.

[calendria]

 

Did anyone complete the transfer to the new benefit?   ...  This one pay less but at least the government is helping somewhat!

[mrisha]

 

Starting March 1 2022 the new discount benefit for internet is going down to up to  $30.00 off your bill monthly.  If you are as I was enrolled for the $50.00 discount monthly you are automatically going to receive this reduced discount according to my provider and this webpage from the govt.   

The Affordable Connectivity Program replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit on December 31, 2021. Learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program by visiting fcc.gov/ACP.

https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit


  Quote " Most Emergency Broadband Benefit households will not have to take any action to continue receiving the new $30 monthly benefit after the transition period ends on March 1, 2022. If your out-of-pocket costs will increase as a result of the reduced monthly benefit amount, your service provider will contact you to let you know if you need to take any additional steps in order to continue receiving the Affordable Connectivity Program benefit. "


The maximum monthly benefit will change from $50 per month to $30 per month for households not located on qualifying Tribal lands. The monthly benefit will remain at $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.
Households have new ways to qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program such as: receiving WIC benefits or having an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Households that qualified for the Emergency Broadband Benefit due to a substantial loss of income as a result of a job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020, or by meeting the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's COVID-19 program, will need to requalify for the Affordable Connectivity Program. These households will receive additional details about the steps they need to take from the program administrator (USAC) or their internet service provider, in January 2022, and will be given at least 30 days to respond. They will continue to receive their full Emergency Broadband Benefit until March 1, 2022.


This was a lifesaver for me, and many many others, over 10 million to be exact are enrolled in this lower internet cost saver!

Never knew this.  Thanks for the info.