Families struggling to make ends meet can get a break on the cost of internet with the help of the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
Charter Communications Inc. announced Wednesday, May 12, that it is participating in the program as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to help close the digital divide.
Millions of households across Charter’s 41-state operating area are eligible for a credit up to $50 per month, up to $75 for households on tribal lands, toward qualifying Spectrum internet plans for the duration of the program.
Qualifying households are determined based on criteria and income levels that make them eligible for the National School Lunch Program, including the community eligibility provision; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; or Supplemental Security Income benefits. Consumers can verify their eligibility for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program at checklifeline.org/lifeline .
For more information on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, including eligibility requirements, visit fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit .
