The Emergency Broadband Benefit program begins today (May 12, 2021)!

The Emergency Broadband Benefit program is a government program that will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for eligible households on Tribal lands. The Emergency Broadband benefit is limited to one monthly service discount per household.  This program will be available until the funds in the program are depleted, or six months after the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary declares the end of the COVID-19 health emergency.

If you are interested in participating, you will need to go through the application process by visiting the following website:  https://getemergencybroadband.org/ . You can find participating providers on that site.

ISD 31 has been contacted by Paul Bunyan Communications and they have notified us that they have elected to be a part of this program.  In order for customers to take advantage of the program, they need to take action!  You should visit the link above or you can contact PBC to get the form mailed to you.  In addition, there is a separate form through PBC that needs to be completed.  We encourage you to contact PBC to get all of the information you need in order to sign up for this program.

If Paul Bunyan Communications is not an option in your area you should visit the link above to see if your preferred provider is participating.