Communications - phone/computer

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:


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:


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.


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