releases: https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-federal-communications-commission-launch
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| https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-federal-communications-commission-launch | CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO LAUNCH EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT PROGRAM | 2021-05-13 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | MS | Bennie G. Thompson | T000193 | benniethompson.house.gov | benniethompson | https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2021 BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program today. The EBB Program is a $3.2 billion program created as part of the final omnibus appropriations bill in December. The program will provide qualifying families a discount on their monthly internet bills. The EBB Program will provide struggling families a discount of $50, or $75 on tribal lands, off the monthly cost of home internet service. It may also provide an additional subsidy for a computer. Other important resources to flag: Eligible households can enroll by contacting their internet service provider and asking to sign up, and they can learn more – including whether they qualify – by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org For more information on the program itself, you can visit: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |