Emergency Broadband Benefit – State by State

Last updated 9/9/21

This page provides a compendium of resources related to the EBB, including a collection of links specific to individual states.

The original Emergency Broadband Benefit has been extended and modified by the infrastructure structure bill that passed the Senate in August of 2021 to become a permanent affordable broadband program, called the Affordable Connectivity Program. See our Affordable Connectivity Plan Resources Page for further information.

Following the general links, there are state by state links for EBB information. This page does not promote any particular service provider. We are happy to add links that provide general information, please let us know via email.

General Links on the EBB

  1. https://connectednation.org/ebbprogram 
  2. FCC broadband benefit pages in: English | Español | 繁體中文 | Tagalog | Tiếng Việt | 한국어
  3. Video description in American Sign Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERrCGJlsFzw
  4. EBB Application form
  5. https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers
  6. https://www.usac.org/about/emergency-broadband-benefit-program/emergency-broadband-benefit-program-enrollments-and-claims-tracker/
  7. https://www.ebbhelp.org/
  8. https://getemergencybroadband.org/do-i-qualify/
  9. https://getemergencybroadband.org/companies-near-me/
  10. https://getemergencybroadband.org/do-i-qualify/tribal-benefit/
  11. https://www.usac.org/about/emergency-broadband-benefit-program/system-resources/national-verifier/https://data.usac.org/publicreports/CompaniesNearMe/Download/Report
  12. https://www.educationsuperhighway.org/emergency-broadband-benefit/
  13. Spanish brochure – http://olc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Spanish-Emergency-Broadband-Benefit-Flyer-bw-rs.pdf 
  14. State broadband task forces, commissions or authorities
  15. https://broadbandbreakfast.com/2021/08/federal-communications-commission-says-5-billion-requested-for-emergency-connectivity-fund-in-just-round-one/
  16. EBB filings by State & by zip code, from USAC

Many service providers are participating in EBB including Comcast/Xfinity, Cox, Rise, T-Mobile, Verizon, and many smaller ISPs within a state or geo-graphical area. Contact your local service providers for details on their participation.

Alabama

https://abcstudents.org/ebb/ 

https://www.opelikaschools.org/news/what_s_new/emergency_broadband_benefit_program

https://www.dothan.k12.al.us/Page/1315

Alaska

https://www.tananachiefs.org/emergency-broadband-benefit-program/

https://www.seniorvoicealaska.com/story/2021/07/01/local/discounts-upgrades-for-alaskas-broadband-service/2709.html

https://quapawtribe.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=792

American Samoa

https://www.samoanews.com/local-news/over-500-enroll-locally-emergency-broadband-benefit

Arizona

https://connect-arizona.com/ebb – Connect Arizona is a collaborative digital equity initiative between Common Sense Media, School Connect, and the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records.

https://azbilingual.com/5-easy-steps-to-apply-for-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-ebb/ 

https://aipi.asu.edu/tribal-broadband

Arkansas

https://broadband.arkansas.gov/news/emergency-broadband-benefit-program/

https://broadband.arkansas.gov/

https://arstatelibraryblog.wordpress.com/2021/05/19/fcc-to-invest-10-billion-to-bring-broadband-to-american-students-and-households/

California

http://arnicusc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Policy-Brief-8.pdf Broadband Affordability and EBB in California (October, 2021)

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/infoonebbprogram.asp

https://www.internetforallnow.org/applytoday

https://callacademy.org/event/emergency-broadband/ Webinar is available from archive

https://events.cenic.org/files/publications/CENIC-Federal-and-State-Legislation-Presentation-April-2021.pdf

https://getconnectedlosangeles.lacity.org/english – City of Los Angeles

https://www.haca.net/participants/participant-resources/– Housing Authority, County of Alameda

Colorado

https://broadband.colorado.gov/funding/emergency-broadband-benefit-program 

https://broadband.co.gov/the-federal-corner/

https://www.cml.org/docs/default-source/cml-newsletter/cml-newsletter-2021-07-30.pdf?sfvrsn=a90f1bc1_4

Connecticut

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/OCC/EBB-Program-Info-for-Connecticut.pdf

https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/EBB 

https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/prf.php?account_id=221919

https://elderjusticect.org/webinar-increasing-connectivity-with-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-ebb/

https://www.housedems.ct.gov/node/17883 and http://www.housedems.ct.gov/node/17879

Delaware

https://delawarebusinessnow.com/2021/05/new-castle-county-promoting-federal-emergency-broadband-benefit/ 

District of Columbia (Washington D.C.)

https://dc.gov/release/new-federal-program-launches-help-eligible-dc-residents-access-internet

https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/05/05/how-local-leaders-can-help-residents-access-the-emergency-broadband-benefit/

https://feed.georgetown.edu/access-affordability/federal-officials-announce-broadband-internet-discount-for-pell-grant-recipients/

Florida

https://www.sunrisefl.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1045/28 

https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/neighborhood_services/announcements/get_emergency_broadband 

https://floridanewstimes.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-emergency-broadbandhow-to-get-discounted-internet/264697/

https://www.lakeparkflorida.gov/residents

Georgia

https://states.aarp.org/georgia/getting-connected-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program 

https://www.commoncause.org/georgia/press-release/emergency-broadband-benefit-available-for-low-income-households/ 

https://allongeorgia.com/chattooga-local-government/senator-reverend-warnock-applauds-emergency-broadband-benefit-program-for-expanding-broadband-affordability-in-georgia-leads-charge-to-expand-access-to-rural-georgians-with-limited-no-connectivity/

https://www.marietta-city.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3732

https://d.facebook.com/georgialibraryassociation/photos/a.10153203973804336/10158988566934336/?type=3&__tn__=EH-R

Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

https://www.postguam.com/news/local/3-providers-offer-fcc-discount-on-internet-mobile-data-plans/article_d6c5102a-b6f3-11eb-9edd-a3b55ba49208.html

https://guam.stripes.com/community-news/gta-participates-federal-benefit-program-discounting-internet-service-during-pandemic

Hawaii

https://cca.hawaii.gov/broadband/lowcostinternet/ 

https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/1/edoc/111022/Emergency%20Broadband%20Benefit%20Program.pdf 

Idaho

https://commerce.idaho.gov/blog/the-fcc-emergency-broadband-benefit/ 

https://states.aarp.org/idaho/getting-connected-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program

Illinois

https://ltcillinois.org/blog/ebb_2021/ 

https://www.eldianews.net/heartland-forward-launches-statewide-campaign-to-help-illinois-families-access-federal-broadband-assistance-program/

Indiana

https://pcrd.purdue.edu/a-look-at-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-footprint-in-indiana/ 

https://states.aarp.org/indiana/getting-connected-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program 

Iowa

https://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/high-speed-internet-benefit-faq 

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/emergency-broadband-benefit-help-those-struggling-afford-internet-during-covid-19 

Kansas

https://states.aarp.org/kansas/getting-connected-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program

https://digitalinclusionkc.org/emergency-broadband-benefit 

Kentucky

https://emergencybroadband.net/kentucky-free-government-internet 

https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article251353938.html 

Louisiana

https://www.doa.louisiana.gov/doa/comm/broadband-development-and-connectivity/emergency-broadband-benefit-program/ 

https://bossierparishla.gov/news/2021/05/08/emergency-broadband-benefits

Maine 

https://www.maine.gov/connectme/sites/maine.gov.connectme/files/inline-files/guide_EBB_0.pdf 

https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/doe-announces-broadband-benefit-program/144964

Maryland

https://montgomerycountymd.gov/obp/emergency-broadband-benefit.html

https://www.pcsforpeople.org/maryland/

Massachusetts

https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/emergency-broadband-benefit-ebb

https://www.masslegalhelp.org/covid-19/utilities/community-training-ebb

Michigan

https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/0,9535,7-395-93307_93313-559131–,00.html 

https://gandernewsroom.com/2021/05/24/broadband-more-affordable-michigan/

Minnesota

https://www.pcsforpeople.org/low-cost-internet/emergency-broadband-benefit/

https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/getting-connected-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program

https://ebb.pcsrefurbished.com/ebb 

Mississippi

https://states.aarp.org/mississippi/getting-connected-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program 

https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2021/07/20/fcc-program-provides-internet-discount-struggling-families-mississippi/8019128002/

Missouri

https://dmh.mo.gov/sites/dmh/files/media/pdf/2021/05/blastemergencybroadbandbenefit.pdf

https://ded2.mo.gov/GETCONNECTED 

https://digitalinclusionkc.org/emergency-broadband-benefit

Montana

https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/fcc-kicks-off-emergency-internet-program-for-low-income-families-during-covid-19-pandemic/article_78db6604-b8f5-11eb-b4eb-5f6eb8b7b9bd.html 

https://www.nemont.com/customer-center/emergency-broadband-benefit/ 

https://blackfootcommunications.com/news/blackfoot-communications-is-committed-to-supporting-the-fccs-emergency-broadband-benefit-program/ 

Nebraska

https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/trio-ets/12895/74943 

https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/financial-help-available-for-students-needing-broadband-access/

http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=20752 

https://www.facebook.com/NebLibraries/posts/10157441975975388

Nevada

https://osit.nv.gov/Broadband/Emergency_Broadband_Benefit/ 

https://states.aarp.org/nevada/getting-connected-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program 

New Hampshire

https://www.nhhfa.org/emergency-broadband-benefit-available/

https://newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/new-broadband-assistance-program-to-start-wednesday/ 

New Jersey

https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/assistance/programs/

https://linden-nj.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-program/ 

https://njbia.org/over-1-million-households-enroll-in-emergency-broadband-subsidy-program/ 

New Mexico

https://states.aarp.org/new-mexico/ebb-program-can-help-with-internet-costs 

https://www.communitylearningnetwork.org/emergency-broadband.html 

https://learnnewmexico.com/2021/05/19/emergency-broadband-benefit-program/ 

New York

https://access.nyc.gov/programs/emergency-broadband-benefit/

https://broadbandbenefit.cityofnewyork.us/

North Carolina

https://www.ncbroadband.gov/assistance/emergency-broadband-benefit-program

https://www.darenc.com/Home/Components/News/News/7283/17 

https://www.ncdemography.org/2021/05/24/how-many-households-in-nc-may-receive-the-fcc-emergency-broadband-benefit/

North Dakota

https://ndresponse.gov/news/lifeline-program-available-help-phone-or-internet-costs 

https://www.pressreader.com/usa/valley-city-times-record/20210527/281663962921817 

https://www.nd.gov/dpi/familiescommunity/nddpi-updates-and-guidance-covid-19/covid-19-funding/broadband-assistance-grant 

https://www.minotstateu.edu/finaid/other_resources/Other_Resources1.shtml

Ohio

https://www.cardingtonlibrary.org/content/ebb 

https://states.aarp.org/ohio/2021-getting-connected-the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program 

Oklahoma

https://oklahoma.gov/occ/divisions/public-utility/telephone/emergency-broadband-benefit-ebb.html

https://news.okstate.edu/articles/agriculture/2021/stotts_broadband-sign-up.html 

https://okddc.ok.gov/articles/emergency-broadband-benefit 

https://utulsa.edu/emergency-broadband-benefit-program/

Oregon

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/oct/81463

https://www.oregoncat.org/updates/the-emergency-broadband-benefit-ebb-enrollment-application-opens-may-12 

Pennsylvania

https://www.puc.pa.gov/media/1512/affordable_broadband-ebb0521.pdf

https://www.puc.pa.gov/press-release/2021/pa-consumers-eligible-to-participate-in-emergency-broadband-benefit-starting-may-12

http://www.parenttoparent.org/emergency-broadband-benefit-ebb-program/

https://www.porh.psu.edu/help-for-affordable-broadband-is-coming-emergency-broadband-benefit-ebb-federal-program-for-pennsylvania-consumers/

Puerto Rico

https://newsismybusiness.com/66k-puerto-rico-households-have-signed-up-for-fcc-broadband-subsidy-program/

Rhode Island

http://www.ripuc.ri.gov/utilityinfo/telecom/broadband%20program.html 

South Carolina

https://scnow.com/news/local/enrollment-for-emergency-broadband-benefit-now-open-spectrum-participating-in-program/article_78e1bc18-b407-11eb-b660-47f92d966a4b.html 

https://www.lamarsc.org/emergency-broadband-benefit/ 

South Dakota

https://drgnews.com/2021/06/14/covid-relief-program-helps-with-internet-bills/ 

Tennessee

https://www.tn.gov/ecd/rural-development/tennessee-broadband-grant-initiative/tnecd-broadband-covid-19-resources.html

https://www.tnla.org/page/71_2_Swaren 

https://www.rheacounty.org/sys/content/newspost/adb33673685942b3a66ab590a7ec7cf8

Texas

https://www.austintexas.gov/department/emergency-broadband-benefit-program

https://www.austintexas.gov/faq/who-eligible-emergency-broadband-benefit 

https://twu.edu/student-life/student-life-news/fcc-broadband-benefit-program/ 

https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/scholarships-financial-aid/fcc-emergency-broadband-benefit-program/

Utah

https://business.utah.gov/broadband/emergency-broadband-benefit/

https://coronavirus.utah.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-aims-to-help-increase-access-to-internet-connection/ 

Vermont

https://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/emergency-broadband-benefit-program

https://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/vermont-temporary-broadband-subsidy-program

Virgin Islands

http://usvinews.com/new-federal-program-offering-50-internet-service-to-virgin-islanders-other-jurisdictions/

Virginia

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cableconsumer/cable/emergency-broadband-benefit-program 

https://vadogwood.com/2021/05/12/what-is-the-ebb-broadband-benefit-will-help-virginia-families/

Washington

https://www.hca.wa.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-program

https://www.seattle.gov/tech/services/internet-access/emergency-broadband-benefit-(ebb) 

West Virginia

https://broadband.wv.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-program/

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/emergency-broadband-benefit-program-still-available-for-families-households-needing-assistance-with-internet-service/article_52b00965-99e5-5d7a-b268-6baf27b374ec.html 

https://www.wvpublic.org/government/2021-05-11/eligible-consumers-can-receive-pandemic-broadband-discounts

Wisconsin

https://psc.wi.gov/Documents/broadband/Emergency%20Broadband%20Benefit%20Webinar%20March%202021%2019.pdf

https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/BroadbandEmergencyInternetResources.aspx 

Wyoming

https://library.wyo.gov/fcc-emergency-broadband-benefit-program-now-open/ 

https://www.uwyo.edu/uw/news/2021/05/uw-unit-promotes-emergency-broadband-benefit-to-assist-wyoming-households-with-internet-access.html