IT: Home Internet Resources
Can I get low-cost internet as a student?
Here is a National Locator Tool for Low-Cost Internet Service Offers: www.everyoneon.org/find- offers.
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The locator is easy to use. Users simply type in their zip codes and answer a few questions to determine eligibility for low-cost offers by the major Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
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The site has been updated to reflect new offers many ISPs have made to help ensure connectivity for low-income Americans during the COVID-19 outbreak.
How much internet speed do I need to work from home?
To give a broad recommendation, 30 Mbps is a good internet speed for working from home. But how much speed you need to work from home depends on how you work and who else is using the internet. For example, constant video conference calls will use more internet speed than emailing your coworkers or writing in Word Documents.
Get a custom internet speed recommendation based on how you use the internet with our How Much Speed Do I Need? Tool.
To test your internet speed, use this tool.
Here is a list of providers that have low-cost internet offerings. We cannot guarantee that this list includes the most current information. We will do our best to update the offers.
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Provider |
Service |
Who qualifies? |
Offer |
How to get it |
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Altice Advantage |
New customers with K–12 or college students in household |
No cost until the end of 2019–2020 school year ($14.99/mo after June 30) |
Call 1-866-200-9522 or learn more |
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Internet up to 30 Mbps |
New customers with K–12 or college students in household |
No cost until the end of 2019–2020 school year ($14.99/mo after June 30) |
Call 1-888-633-0030 or learn more |
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Internet up to 100 Mbps and no installation fees |
New customers with K–12 or college students in household |
No cost for first 60 days through June 30 |
Call 1-844-488-8395 |
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Internet Essentials package with speeds up to 25 Mbps |
New Xfinity customers who are eligible to public assistance programs |
No cost for first 60 days when you apply by June 30 ($9.95/mo. after) |
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Internet up to 50 Mbps through Connect2Compete program |
New Cox customers with at least one K–12 student in household who qualifies for public assistance programs |
No cost until July 15 for those who signed up March 14—May 15 ($9.95/mo. after) |
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Internet up to 25 Mbps through Connect2Compete program |
New Mediacom customers with at least one K–12 student in household who qualifies for Nation School Lunch Program |
No cost for first 60 days when you sign up by June 30 ($9.95/mo. after) |
