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National Broadband Resources and April Webinars

April 6, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched a new Emergency Broadband Benefit resource in April 2021.   The tool allows partners and consumers to view by state or territory the providers that will be participating in the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. Each listing includes the type of service offered, whether it’s “fixed” or “mobile”, and whether the provider offers connected devices as part of the program. Please note, the list will be updated daily to include newly-approved participating providers.  

https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers 

 

PLUS- Two Upcoming Webinars on the topic:

#1 Webinar: Increasing Connectivity with the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)

Thursday, April 15, 2021, 3:00 PM ET
Register for this WebinarConnectivity is an essential part of everyday life during the COVID-19 pandemic. A connected device with internet access provides a gateway to social engagement with family and friends while practicing physical distancing; healthcare services; remote work and school; and supplies and meals.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms.

This webinar will include an overview of the Emergency Broadband Benefit including what it is, who is eligible, how it works, and how to help people enroll. A brief question and answer period will follow the presentation. To submit a question in advance of the webinar, please email: broadbandbenefit@fcc.gov.

Presenters::

  • Lori Gerhard, Director Office of Interagency Innovation, ACL
  • Eduard Bartholme, Associate Bureau Chief-CGB, FCC

#2 Webinar: HRSA Telehealth: Federal Broadband Programs and Resources

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) invites you to a special webinar on Federal Broadband Programs and Resources. This webinar is part of HRSA’s Telehealth Learning Webinar Series. The series’ goal is to highlight successful projects/best practices as well as resources to promote and further the use of telehealth technologies for health care delivery, education, and health information services.

Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm CT | 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Topics at a Glance:

–          Rural Health Care Program

–          COVID-19 Telehealth Program | Connected Care Pilot Program

–          Emergency Broadband Benefit

–          Lifeline Program

Featured Speakers:

  • William England,Senior Advisor, HRSA Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth
  • Jennifer Contreras, Communications Manager, Rural Health Care Program, Universal Service Administrative Company
  • Jaymie Gustafson, Outreach Director, Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)

Register for the session here.

For more information about the series, contact Kim Shiu at KShiu@hrsa.gov.

For more resources and tools about telehealth, visit telehealth.hhs.gov and https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/telehealth.
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