Scams Targeting Smartphones and Mobile Devices
Low Cost Internet Providers:
CenturyLink Lifeline
https://www.centurylink.com/aboutus/community/community-development/lifeline.html
Lifeline is the FCC's program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on monthly telephone service purchased from participating providers. The discounts, which can be applied to stand-alone broadband, bundled voice-broadband packages - either fixed or mobile - and/or stand-alone voice service, help ensure that low-income consumers can afford state-of-the-art Broadband and the access it provides to jobs, education and opportunities.
The Lifeline discount may be used for voice or qualified broadband service, but not both.
Lifeline discounts on voice services are available to participants of both state and federally recognized aid programs.
Lifeline discounts on broadband services are available to participants of federally-recognized aid programs and is limited to certain broadband services. Broadband speeds must be 20 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload or faster to qualify.
Standard Lifeline—provides federal monthly support of up to $9.25. In some states, additional monthly support is also available
Mediacom Connect 2 Compete
https://mediacomc2c.com/apply.aspx
$9.95 a month. Helping more families get connected.
Being online is critical in today's world. That’s why Mediacom offers the Connect-2-Compete program to make home internet more affordable for more students and families across the country.
Your home may qualify if:
Mediacom offers internet service in your community or area
You have at least one student in grades K-12 living at home
At least one child qualifies for free or reduced-price school lunch through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
You are not a current Mediacom internet customer and have NOT subscribed to our internet service in the past 90 days
You do not have an outstanding Mediacom bill or unreturned equipment**
Spectrum Internet Assist
https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html
The Spectrum Internet Assist program provides reliable, high-speed internet access at an affordable price for those who qualify.
Eligible low-income households can receive discounted 30 Mbps high-speed internet, along with Security Suite and an internet modem, at no additional charge.
Spectrum Internet Assist requires no contracts, and as always, there are no data caps or hidden fees.
REQUIREMENTS: One or more members of your household must be a recipient of one of the following assistance programs:
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP
Supplemental Security Income (for applicants age 65+ only)
Mexico Audrain County Library
305 W. Jackson, Mexico, MO 65265
573-581-4939
Ed French Memorial Library
406 E. 2nd St., Laddonia, MO 63352
573-373-2393
Farber Branch
113 W. Front St., Farber MO 63345
57-249-2012
Martinsburg Branch
201 E. Washington St., Martinsburg, MO 65264
573-492-6254
Vandalia Branch Library
312 S. Main, Vandalia, MO 63382
573-594-6600
http://mexico-audrain.lib.mo.us/mexico-audrain/
The Mexico-Audrain County Library District provides access to the Internet as one means of fulfilling its mission to deliver high quality, technologically current reading and information services that support the lifelong learning and recreational needs of our diverse population. All Internet resources accessible to users in the library are provided to cardholders with the understanding that it is the individual user's responsibility to demonstrate judgment, respect for others, and appropriate conduct while using public library resources and facilities.
SafeLink Wireless
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/Web/www/default/index.html#!/newHome
SafeLink Wireless® is a LifeLine supported service, a government benefit program. Only eligible consumers may enroll in LifeLine. LifeLine service is non-transferable and limited to one per household. Documentation of income or program participation may be required for enrollment. SafeLink Keep Your Own Smartphone plan requires a compatible or unlocked Smartphone. Most GSM Smartphones are compatible. Offers vary by State and may not be available in all service areas.