Connected Nation

What you should know about the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

May 25, 2021 Jessica Denson Season 2 Episode 16
Connected Nation
What you should know about the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Show Notes

On this episode of Connected Nation, we discuss the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program with Paloma Perez, who serves as the Press Secretary for the Federal Communications Commission. The agency is overseeing the EBB Program. 

Learn why Perez calls this "a great time to be at the FCC," how her experience is helping the agency expand who it reaches, and what YOU should know about how to and who can apply to the program for discounts on internet service and equipment. 

Related links
Follow the FCC on Twitter: @FCC

Follow Ms. Perez on Twitter: @PalomaPerezFCC

To see a list of providers taking part in the EBB program head to the FCC's website here:
https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers

To apply to the EBB Program use the below USAC website OR call 1-833-511-0311
https://getemergencybroadband.org/how-to-apply/

Also, Connected Nation has developed a webpage with a summary of details, promotional items, and links in one place:  https://connectednation.org/ebbprogram/