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NEW!!! 5/12/21 Federal Emergency Broadband Benefit:
NEW!!! 5/12/21 Federal Emergency Broadband Benefit:
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.
For More Information and to Apply: FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit
Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?
A household is eligible if a member of the household meets one of the criteria below:
Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline;
Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year;
Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers; or
Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income or COVID-19 program.
Madison Public Library WiFi is still ON at every location. Madison Public Libraries (except Monroe St) are open for "public computing", meaning people can come in by appointment or as walk-ups to use computers, scan, print, make copies, and receive assistance from librarians if needed,
Madison Public Library WiFi is still ON at every location. Madison Public Libraries (except Monroe St) are open for "public computing", meaning people can come in by appointment or as walk-ups to use computers, scan, print, make copies, and receive assistance from librarians if needed,
Monday-Friday, 10am-5:30pm, and Saturdays from 12pm-4:30pm.
Monday-Friday, 10am-5:30pm, and Saturdays from 12pm-4:30pm.
Family rooms are available for parents/caregivers with young kids. The number to make an appointment is 608-315-5151 or 888-266-7805.
Family rooms are available for parents/caregivers with young kids. The number to make an appointment is 608-315-5151 or 888-266-7805.
Anyone can access free wifi from outside of the building and parking lot.
Anyone can access free wifi from outside of the building and parking lot.
Comcast has an “internet essentials” option for lower income families. The service is $10 plus tax per month for eligible households. You cannot have debt to Comcast from the last year, and you cannot have been a Comcast customer in the last 90 days.
Comcast has an “internet essentials” option for lower income families. The service is $10 plus tax per month for eligible households. You cannot have debt to Comcast from the last year, and you cannot have been a Comcast customer in the last 90 days.
Comcast also stated in March that if you call them and inform them of your financial situation due to COVID-19, they will not charge late fees or disconnect you from service -- it is unclear whether this offer still stands.
Comcast also stated in March that if you call them and inform them of your financial situation due to COVID-19, they will not charge late fees or disconnect you from service -- it is unclear whether this offer still stands.
Spectrum has an internet program for lower income families. It should cost around $15 per month for those who qualify. The link includes eligibility information and the application.
Spectrum has an internet program for lower income families. It should cost around $15 per month for those who qualify. The link includes eligibility information and the application.
AT&T Home has a low income internet option and income requirements have changed during COVID-19 to include more households. Application here. This program should cost around $5-10 per month. Data overage charges for all AT&T internet customers are also waived through September 30th.
AT&T Home has a low income internet option and income requirements have changed during COVID-19 to include more households. Application here. This program should cost around $5-10 per month. Data overage charges for all AT&T internet customers are also waived through September 30th.
Four Lakes Broadband will charge $25/month for 3 months, with 0 up-front cost. Service is best for people in Stoughton, McFarland, etc. (https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/BroadbandEmergencyInternetResources.aspx)
Four Lakes Broadband will charge $25/month for 3 months, with 0 up-front cost. Service is best for people in Stoughton, McFarland, etc. (https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/BroadbandEmergencyInternetResources.aspx)
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