Blandford's Subsidy + Benefit Program

• Published 2021-06-02

Federal Lifeline Subsidy

Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet. Qualified customers will receive up to $9.25 applied directly towards their bill. You can use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. FCC rules prohibit more than one Lifeline service per household.

You can apply here for Lifeline.

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Starting May 12, 2021, Whip City Fiber offers the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will offer a $50 discount for broadband service for eligible households in all Massachusetts towns served by Whip City Fiber during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible households who already have Whip City Fiber OR are scheduled to get installed in the next 90 days can apply below.

You can apply here for EBBP.

Whip City Fiber Customers Can Apply for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Starting May 12

• Published 2021-05-10

Starting May 12, 2021, Whip City Fiber offers the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will offer a $50 discount for broadband service for eligible households in Westfield and all Massachusetts towns served by Whip City Fiber during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

Internet at the Speed of Light in Blandford

• Published 2020-09-17

The Blandford MLP is working with Whip City Fiber of Westfield, MA, to build a fiber optic network that will bring light speed internet to your town. This service will soon be available to every home and business. Construction on our fiber network has begun. During construction, we will be signing up both those who want internet service and those who may not want service currently but wish to make their home "internet ready".