Author Topic: $50 Off Internet (with eligibility regs) (Read 30318 times)

Joel · « **Reply #140 on:** November 22, 2021, 08:21:11 PM »

Quote from: ae123 on November 22, 2021, 07:58:07 PM

1 - Can someone already receiving $50 off their home phone/internet Optimum bill also get $50 toward a cell phone plan?
2 - Is this program limited to 1 per person or 1 per household?
Thanks.

1 per household

cgr · « **Reply #141 on:** November 22, 2021, 08:50:30 PM »

The EBB program is being revamped as permanent, as part of the new infrastructure bill. Will have slightly different rules and amounts.

Joel · « **Reply #142 on:** November 22, 2021, 08:55:19 PM »

Quote from: cgr on November 22, 2021, 08:50:30 PM

The EBB program is being revamped as permanent, as part of the new infrastructure bill. Will have slightly different rules and amounts.

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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 due to 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.

gozalim · « **Reply #143 on:** November 23, 2021, 03:50:26 AM »

Quote from: cgr on November 22, 2021, 08:50:30 PM

The EBB program is being revamped as permanent, as part of the new infrastructure bill. Will have slightly different rules and amounts.

I'm guessing this means also able to switch which service it's on
(if initially set up with optimum/internet, can now switch to verizon/cell phone etc.)

LNS · « **Reply #144 on:** November 24, 2021, 09:36:52 AM »

if only i can actually get on!

cgr · « **Reply #145 on:** November 24, 2021, 09:59:02 AM »

Quote from: gozalim on November 23, 2021, 03:50:26 AM

I'm guessing this means also able to switch which service it's on
(if initially set up with optimum/internet, can now switch to verizon/cell phone etc.)

You can always switch the benefit between providers.

yesitsme · « **Reply #146 on:** December 29, 2021, 08:56:59 PM »

The end

cgr · « **Reply #147 on:** December 29, 2021, 11:18:10 PM »

Applications close Dec 30 at 6PM. Those enrolled by the 31st will continue receiving EBB through March 1st.
ACP (permanent program modeled after EBB) will open on Dec 31.

yesitsme · « **Reply #148 on:** December 29, 2021, 11:24:32 PM »

https://www.fcc.gov/acp

The benefit will provide a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household

VS ebb
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)

VS lifeline?

yesitsme · « **Reply #149 on:** December 29, 2021, 11:33:04 PM »

https://www.t-mobile.com/customers/emergency-broadband-benefit

cgr · « **Reply #150 on:** December 30, 2021, 12:03:18 AM »

Quote from: yesitsme on December 29, 2021, 11:24:32 PM

VS lifeline?

Lifeline can be stacked with either program

ae123 · « **Reply #151 on:** December 30, 2021, 02:59:54 PM »

Do those currently on EBB need to apply for ACP or will it rollover automatically?

Savingsbeast · « **Reply #152 on:** December 30, 2021, 03:03:48 PM »

Which service provider offer the best device for the $100 discount?

cgr · « **Reply #153 on:** December 30, 2021, 05:13:25 PM »

Quote from: ae123 on December 30, 2021, 02:59:54 PM

Do those currently on EBB need to apply for ACP or will it rollover automatically?

It depends on what made you eligible for EBB.
Those that were eligible because of a decrease in income due to covid will need to recertify to ensure they qualify based on ACP rules.

Yo ssi · « **Reply #154 on:** December 30, 2021, 06:24:51 PM »

Quote from: cgr on December 30, 2021, 05:13:25 PM

It depends on what made you eligible for EBB.
Those that were eligible because of a decrease in income due to covid will need to recertify to ensure they qualify based on ACP rules.

Plus probably have to reapply with the service provider.

Werth-it · « **Reply #155 on:** December 30, 2021, 07:49:26 PM »

cgr · « **Reply #156 on:** December 31, 2021, 10:14:59 AM »

ACP is now live
https://acpbenefit.org/

AsherO · « **Reply #157 on:** December 31, 2021, 10:24:07 AM »

Quote from: cgr on December 31, 2021, 10:14:59 AM

ACP is now live
https://acpbenefit.org/

Thanks! Looks very similar (same) interface/process as EBB.

yesitsme · « **Reply #158 on:** December 31, 2021, 01:18:32 PM »

optimum is getting training on Monday about ACP

ae123 · « **Reply #159 on:** January 02, 2022, 12:12:34 AM »

Quote from: cgr on December 30, 2021, 05:13:25 PM

It depends on what made you eligible for EBB.
Those that were eligible because of a decrease in income due to covid will need to recertify to ensure they qualify based on ACP rules.

And those that were eligible due to being on a gov. program, like say, SNAP?

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