[Libs-Or] Reminder: Emergency Broadband Benefit applications open today!

[WEIBLE Arlene * SLO]

[Logo  Description automatically generated]Enrollment in the Emergency Broadband Benefit begins today, Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Please help spread the word in your community
There are three ways eligible households can enroll:

  *   Directly with a local participating provider.  The FCC maintains a list of participating providers<https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers>, sorted by state and territory.
  *   Enroll online with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) at their website www.getemergencybroadband.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.getemergencybroadband.org&d=DwMF-g&c=y0h0omCe0jAUGr4gAQ02Fw&r=BwcJ_YPOlmvrO75wmZz2DZI38R7cluGxcPu4a21Tl14&m=zaO-iguJ2TJa4seVo8bpXgwGqTmBciie-_aNtvhhjPg&s=oaLf6CA25N1GaU-Efxf642PuKtn5jw4krVRQKzpENo8&e=>.
  *   Or download a paper application at the www.getemergencybroadband.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.getemergencybroadband.org&d=DwMF-g&c=y0h0omCe0jAUGr4gAQ02Fw&r=BwcJ_YPOlmvrO75wmZz2DZI38R7cluGxcPu4a21Tl14&m=zaO-iguJ2TJa4seVo8bpXgwGqTmBciie-_aNtvhhjPg&s=oaLf6CA25N1GaU-Efxf642PuKtn5jw4krVRQKzpENo8&e=>  site, fill out the application, and mail it - along with supporting documentation - to USAC.




To help you spread the word FCC has a variety of free and easy-to-use content in their outreach toolkit<https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-outreach-toolkit>.  Within the toolkit are downloadable social media images and sample posts, printable posters, tip cards, fact sheets, and flyers. There are also audio public service announcements in English and Spanish, as well as one specifically for consumers who live in Indian Country.  Toolkit materials can be co-branded if desired.
Thank you for your help in raising awareness about this important program.


Arlene Weible, MLS (she/her/hers)
Electronic Services Consultant
Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator
State Library of Oregon
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