Earlier this week, the Dallas City Council announced that internet subsidies for city residents are available through a Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program.
, or have one person in the household that meets at least one of four eligibility requirements.
Those requirements include receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year, being eligible for participating in a provider’s low-income program, participating in certain assistance programs like SNAP or Medicaid or participating in one of the assistance programs and living on qualifying tribal lands.and submit an application, or print one to fill out and mail. Then, contact their provider to select a plan and the discount will be applied to their bill.
“I’m proud of our efforts to do so because the reality is that for too many families across the country paying for their internet bill can mean making sacrifices in other parts of their budget,” Rosenworcel said in the release. “There are still too many households making the difficult choice between paying for gas and groceries or paying for a broadband bill so that their kids can keep up with schoolwork, so that a family member can attend a needed telehealth appointment, or so that they can work remotely," she added."Now with these rules in place, the FCC has new tools to support these families and reach those most at risk of digital disconnection for years to come.
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