IT&E offers $50 off internet plans for households impacted by pandemic

A monthly discount for internet and data-only plans is now available at IT&E to assist those who have been negatively impacted financially due to the pandemic.

The discount is offered through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program launched by the Federal Communications Commission to provide eligible households and individuals with a $50 credit per month for broadband and a one-time credit of $100 to purchase one tablet.

The $50 credit can be used for IT&E’s 50Mbps and 25Mbps 2- or 3-Service Internet Bundles, as well as for the 50GB Data-only Plan.

The following households or individuals qualify:

• Current Lifeline Program subscribers

• Recipients of benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program

• Experienced a substantial loss of income since Feb. 29, 2020, that is documented by layoff or furlough notice, application for unemployment insurance benefits, or similar documentation; and the household had a total income below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers in 2020.

• Households or individuals that meet Lifeline-qualifying program eligibility: Meet household income requirements; or is a participant of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefit Programs.

“The pandemic has and will continue to have long-lasting impacts in our community. The EBB Program provides relief to those that need access to vital online services, such as education and work, so they can dedicate their financial resources to other necessities. We encourage all who are eligible to apply,” said Rose Soledad, general manager of IT&E.

To sign up for the EBB Program, households or individuals must visit http://GetEmergencyBroadband.org to submit an application form and upload the required documents. Documents may include proof of identity, proof of residential address, household worksheet, proof of emancipated minor, proof of program/income, or proof of life.

Current Lifeline Program subscribers must visit https://iteintranet.com/ebb-consent/ to submit a consent form to participate in the EBB Program.

The EBB Program is subject to the availability of funds or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner. A household can only get one benefit, not per person, for internet service. A qualified consumer cannot give their benefit to another person, if that other person qualifies. Only one tablet per household can use the $100 device benefit.

More information about the EBB Program can be found at ite.net. (PR)