Mason PUD 3’s electric assistance programs are very effective in providing a helping hand to customers in need. The Low Income Fiber Discount expands assistance programs to fiber consumers and allows qualifying low income households to see a slight reduction in broadband access costs.
This discount amounts to a $10 per month reduction in wholesale costs to the retail service provider. Participating retailers have made a commitment to not only pass on the discount to the end user but to match it with an additional $10 per month discount. This means, qualifying customers are eligible to receive a $20 discount on their internet bill.
The result of this partnership brings the estimated retail cost of high speed broadband on PUD 3 fiber (1000Mbps down and up) for qualifying low income customers to lower than the published DSL rates in Mason County.
Mason PUD 3 is the first public utility in Washington State to offer assistance programs for fiber access.
Qualifying consumers must meet the program requirements for Low Income Senior Citizens & Disabled Customers (see above). This offering is limited to locations where PUD 3 fiber access is available. The Fiberhood Construction Adder is not eligible for this discount.