Broadband assistance available for low-income households

Nebraska ranks 40th in the nation for enrollment in a federal initiative providing low-income households a monthly discount on their internet bill.

According to a report released by Broadband Now in December, only 11% of households that qualify for the broadband benefit launched last year are enrolled.

The Affordable Connectivity Program, formerly the Emergency Broadband Benefit, is a valuable tool in making broadband more affordable to all households. The program provides a monthly discount of $30 to qualifying households and $75 to households on qualifying tribal lands. Additionally, eligibl...