FLORENCE, S.C. − The Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library will host SC Thrive on the second floor on Thursday July 1; Thursday, July 8; and Thursday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help eligible residents fill out applications for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
The $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. The benefit also provides up to a $100 per household discount toward a one-time purchase of a computer, laptop, or tablet if the household contributes more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase through a participating broadband provider.
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 the FCC’s Lifeline program.
Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.
Experienced a substantial loss of income through 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.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit enrollment began on May 12, 2021. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail-in application. Additional information about the Emergency Broadband Benefit is available at www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. any day of the week
The Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library is located at 509 S. Dargan Street in Florence.
