What is a Emergency Broadband Benefits Program?

Emergency Broadband Benefits Program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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)

Visit getemergencybroadband.org for more information and to apply.

Comcast is offering two (2) months free to new Internet Essentials (phone: 855-846-8376) customers in response to anticipated emergency measures associated with COVID-19 (coronavirus). Spanish and English flyers are available here.

CenturyLink offers Lifeline (phone: 855-954-6546 or 888-833-9522), a low-cost internet service, to individuals who qualify.

Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available for anyone who needs them for free - including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity Wifi hotspots in Eden Prairie, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi and enter your zip code.

Eden Prairie Schools is providing this information as a courtesy to families, not as an endorsement of the services provided.

To assist families who may need to show proof of eligibility, Eden Prairie Schools will be sending letters of confirmation of free or reduced-price lunch status to families that have already qualified this year.

Free internet in our area
If you currently do not have wireless internet at home, access to free wireless internet can be found at Hennepin County Public Libraries or local businesses such as coffee shops and restaurants. Click the link(s) below to find the one that meets the needs of your family.

• Free wifi access at all Hennepin County locations
• Find free wifi access in Eden Prairie