Today a #COVID19 relief package was introduced in Congress that includes provisions to help Americans access broadband -- or stay connected -- during the pandemic. 1/5
The bill provides $3.2 billion in broadband subsidies for low-income Americans and those financially impacted by #COVID19. It covers not only monthly service but up to $100 for use of a laptop, desktop, or tablet. 2/5
The bill also provides $1 billion for Tribal land connectivity, and helps low-income Americans and those who are already eligible for @FCC's #Lifeline program stay connected during the pandemic. 3/5
The bill follows several months of @publicknowledge urging Congress to include affordable broadband in #COVID19 stimulus packages. It is a huge win for the public interest. 4/5
It will help people from the urban boroughs of New York, to the Tribal and rural regions of New Mexico, and beyond. Read more in our statement: publicknowledge.org/press-release/… 5/5
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