Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

by Mescalero Apache Tribe | May 13, 2021 10:23 am

Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc. Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program will provide a discount of up to  $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands for those who need assistance.

Who is eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?

A household is eligible if one member of the household:

• Qualifies for the Lifeline program, including those that are on Medicaid, at or below 135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, or accept SNAP benefits; or
• Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school breakfast/lunch programs; or
• Pell grant recipients; or
• Those who have lost jobs or have seen their income reduced since February-2020, subject to certain income restrictions; or
• Total 2020 income of household is at or below $99,000 for single filers, or $198,000 for joint filers; or
• Meets eligibility criteria for a participating providers’ existing low-income or COVID-19 program.

When Can I Sign Up for the Benefit?

The program is scheduled to begin May 12, 2021, MATI customers will start signing up on this date. MATI will provide any necessary assistance in signing up for benefits.

**At the conclusion of the benefit, customers will be subject to the provider’s rate, terms and conditions if the customer continues to subscribe to the broadband service.

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