The bill would let recipients of Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program grants use grant funds for broadband vouchers. A recipient could offer vouchers in a local area it finds lacks adequate broadband service. Households must live in an unserved or underserved location. Priority would go to areas with below-median per capita income. Vouchers could cover half the cost of satellite or fixed wireless equipment, half of equipment rental or lease costs, and up to $30 per month for service. Rental and service costs could be covered for one period of 12 consecutive months.
If your area qualifies and its grant recipient chooses to offer vouchers, your household might receive help with eligible satellite or fixed wireless costs. You must live in an unserved or underserved location to qualify.
The bill authorizes use of existing program grant funds for vouchers. It does not specify a total amount of funding. Equipment purchase costs are covered at 50%; equipment rental or lease costs are covered at 50% for one 12-month period. Monthly service support is capped at $30 for one 12-month period.
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