County reminds people about Federal Internet Discount Program

Gig Conaughton

County of San Diego Communications Office

The county is reminding the public about a Dec. 31 deadline for low-income residents and families to apply to receive discounted high-speed internet service through the Federal Communications Commission.

Eligible residents and families who apply by Dec. 31 can receive Federal Communications Commission high-speed internet discounts through March 2022 through local providers – up to $50 a month for households and $75 a month on qualifying tribal lands.

The FCC created its Emergency Broadband Service discount program during the COVID-19 pan...