$50-per-month emergency broadband subsidies to become available May 12

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Enrollment for $50-per-month broadband subsidies for US residents with low incomes or who lost income during the pandemic will begin on May 12, the Federal Communications Commission announced today. The FCC also set up a new website at which people can sign up for the subsidies.

"As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org," the FCC said.

The subsidies were approved by Congress in December, but it took a few months for the FCC to set up the program. The FCC had previously said enrollment would begin at the end of April. Check out this list of providers to determine whether your ISP is participating in the discount program. There's also a "Companies Near Me" tool that will become active closer to the May 12 start date.

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