
Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)
What is EBB?
A temporary FCC program to help households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $50/month for broadband service.
Who is eligible?
A household is eligible if one member of the household:
- Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain government assistance programs;
- Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program;
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; or
- Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020.
How to apply
You can apply for EBB in one of the following ways:
Online
By Mail
Print an application and mail the completed form with proof of eligibility to:
Emergency Broadband Support Center
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742
Contact CoastConnect
- email LifelineEBB@coastconnect.com
- Call 877-769-2372