How the Spectrum Stimulus Credit Can Help You Pay for Internet

Spectrum internet is seeking to bridge the digital divide by giving eligible customers a stimulus credit. Who's eligible for the credit?

June 22 2021, Published 1:23 p.m. ET

COVID-19 pandemic assistance programs abound, and it's more than the government offering them. Spectrum internet customers have access to their own stimulus credit after the parent company, Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR), hopped on board the Emergency Broadband Benefit program from the FCC.

What does Spectrum's discount include and how do you know if you're eligible?

The details of the Spectrum stimulus credit

Charter Communications runs Spectrum internet as part of its broadband connectivity and cable operator operation. The company has 31 million customers in 41 states, although it isn't clear whether or not that applies only to internet customers or other services as well. After all, Comcast claims that its Xfinity service is the most popular in the U.S. with 26.5 million customers.

Charter announced that it's participating in the federally introduced Emergency Broadband Benefit program in May. The discount includes one monthly service credit and one device credit per eligible household. People who are eligible will receive $50 off their monthly internet bill from Spectrum (or $75 if you live on Tribal lands in the U.S.). It also includes $100 off one device (laptop, desktop computer, or tablet) if you put $10–$50 down.

The internet credit applies to Spectrum customers

Certain Spectrum customers are eligible for the FCC-led broadband credit. However, you don't have to be a Spectrum customer to access the credit. Other participating broadband providers include Verizon, Comcast, Xfinity, and many more. The FCC lists all of the program providers by state on its website.