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Congressman Pallone Lauds New Broadband Discount Plan
Eligible members of the plan get a $50 credit towards their internet bill every month.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a $3.2 billion program that came out of the final omnibus appropriations bill in December that Pallone helped author.
“From virtual classrooms to telehealth visits, the pandemic has made access to reliable, high-speed internet more important than ever. In this day and age, internet service is a necessity, not a luxury, and ensuring that every family in New Jersey has the ability to telework and stay connected begins with ensuring every family can afford it,” Pallone said in a press release.
“I encourage anyone who may be struggling right now to see if they qualify for this new program, and then sign up by contacting their internet provider.”
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The FCC’s new enrollment website has all the info about the program and how to sign up for the program through their internet service provider.
In addition to the discount on the internet bill, people who sign up for the program will also get 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)
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