The State of Maryland is providing programs aimed at bridging the gap for consumers to help reduce, and eventually eliminate, the number of Marylanders that are unable to have access to affordable broadband connectivity.

Maryland Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Since 2021, this program has provided a subsidy up to $15 per month off of a lower-income household's internet service cost. This subsidy was in addition to the $30 per month provided by the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

This program has closed as of February 29, 2024. For more information, visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)'​s ACP​ website.

Consumers should speak directly with their internet service providers to adjust their internet service plan as needed.

Participating Internet Service Providers​

Resources

Broadband POCs by jurisdiction​​