Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB): Home

Tools for librarians who want to help residents sign up for emergency low-cost internet for their home and get up to $100 for a laptop, desktop, or tablet.

What is it?

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.

Resources for Reference Librarians and Front-Line Staff

FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Detailed information about resident eligibility and available benefits put out by the State of CT

NLAD for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Slideshow that provides a walk-through of the application process for librarians who seek to assist residents.
Webinars and Trainings for EBB
This page on the USAC website contains many additional videos, slideshows, and links to resources for librarians who want to help residents file for EBB.

Materials to Use to Get Out the Word about EBB!

Librarian

Christine Gauvreau

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786 South Main St.
Middletown, CT 06457

860-704-2224

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