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1 Broadband Lifeline Assistance W. Tom Simmons Sr. VP – Public Policy

2 CompanyProgram nameWeb linkBasic termsEligibility Midcontinent Communications Broadband Lifeline Assistance www.midcocomm.com$9.95/mo. 5 Mbps by 1 Mbps Internet service, free wireless modem, installation and setup. No contract. Families qualifying for telephone Lifeline assistance program. No restrictions on current customers. ComcastInternet Essentialswww.internetessentials.com$9.95/mo 5 Mbps by 1 Mbps Internet service, discounted computers, and training Families with children qualifying for National School Lunch Program Cable CompaniesConnect2Competewww.connect2compete.org$9.95 3 Mbps by 1 Mbps Internet service, discounted computers and training Families with children qualifying for free National School Lunch Program CenturyLinkInternet Basic $9.95 1.5 Mbps by 1.5 Mbps Internet service, discounted computer and training. Contract required. Families qualifying for phone Lifeline assistance

3 CompanyProgram nameWeb linkBasic termsEligibility Midcontinent Communications Broadband Lifeline Assistance www.midcocomm.com$9.95/mo. 5 Mbps by 1 Mbps Internet service, free wireless modem, installation and setup. No contract. Families qualifying for telephone Lifeline assistance program. No restrictions on current customers. ComcastInternet Essentialswww.internetessentials.com$9.95/mo 5 Mbps by 1 Mbps Internet service, discounted computers, and training Families with children qualifying for National School Lunch Program Cable CompaniesConnect2Competewww.connect2compete.org$9.95 3 Mbps by 1 Mbps Internet service, discounted computers and training Families with children qualifying for free National School Lunch Program CenturyLinkInternet Basic www.centurylink.com/Pages /Support/LifeLine $9.95 1.5 Mbps by 1.5 Mbps Internet service, discounted computer and training. Contract required. Families qualifying for phone Lifeline assistance

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