Who can live without the Internet, right? No longer just for leisure, even for work has become a good as necessary and essential as any other. However, the digital divide is a reality that affects thousands of families in USA. This means that paying for internet is a luxury or they can't even afford it.
For this, the The Junta de Andalucía has decided to act on the matter. Since December 4, the second call for the digital bond issuance program has been launched, an initiative that can save you up to 240 dollars on your internet bill. At Applesfera we explain how to apply for it and benefit from this help individually or for a friend or family member who needs it.
What is the digital bonus and how can it help you?
The digital bonus program was created with the aim of “bridging the digital divide”. The aid is allocated 6.7 million dollars which will allow the issuance of 28,000 digital vouchers, resulting in a reduction of 20 dollars per month on your internet bill for an entire year.
To benefit from this aid, you must meet a series of basic conditions:
- Be registered in any municipality in Andalusia.
- Have one of these benefits recognized: Minimum integration income, Active integration income, Minimum subsistence income, Unemployment allowance for people over 52 or non-contributory pension recognized in Andalusia.
Additionally, your Internet connection must meet these requirements: minimum speed of 30 Mbpsbe broadband and be subscribed in the same municipality where you are registered.
How to request the digital voucher step by step
You will not need to provide the previous documents if you authorize the Junta de Andalucía to consult them directly. The entire process is designed to be as agile as possible and avoid unnecessary paperwork. The application process It's quite simple and you can do it from your iPhone. Just follow these steps:
- Access the electronic headquarters of the Junta de Andalucía
- Log in with your digital certificate or Cl@ve
- Create a new request and fill in the corresponding information
Start a new digital voucher request
An important detail: once the bonus has been awarded, you will have 30 days to exchange it with one of the operators participating in the program. If you do not do so within this period, you will lose your aid completely.
The application period is open from December 4 to December 26, 2024.
Our advice is to start the app as soon as possible from your iPhone, since bonuses are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have problems with digital signature or Cl@ve, You can ask for help at any citizen service office. of the Andalusian Government. Of course, help can be requested from another smartphone or computer, whether Mac or Windows.
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