Low-Cost, Home Internet with WiFi
A message from CCSD
- Clark County School District (CCSD) students and families have an additional resource in helping with technology and connectivity needs through a coalition of the Nevada COVID-19 Task Force and community partners. Visit connectingkidsnv.org or call the newly established Family Support Center at 888-616-2476, Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., if you or a family you know are in need of technology support. Assistance is available in English and Spanish.
Where can I find Free WiFi?
Local libraries have expanded their WiFi to library parking lots.
Several local businesses also offer WiFi which might be available in their parking lots as well.
- Starbucks, McDonald's, Panera Bread, Dunkin' Donuts, Buffalo Wild Wings, Apple Store, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy
Low-Cost, Home Internet with WiFi
Being online is critical to a child’s future. This enables families to use the Internet at home for homework help, online educational materials, job searches, email and much more.
CCSD has partnered with CenturyLink & Cox to provide information and discounted rates for internet access to qualifying families.
Cox is teaming with Connect2Compete, a nonprofit program that brings affordable Internet to qualifying households. For more information about Connect2Compete/Cox, please visit Cox Connect2Compete
The CenturyLink Internet Basics program is available to eligible students and their families. For more information about CenturyLink Internet Basics, please visit CenturyLink
• CenturyLink Internet Application - English
• CenturyLink Internet Application - Español
The FCC launched the Keep Americans Connected initiative in response to COVID-19 asking broadband and telephone service providers to pledge to waive late fees, not cut off service for lack of payment, and open hot spots. Below are providers that have taken the pledge:
- AT&T offers open hot spots, unlimited data to existing customers, and $10/month plans to low income families. More information is available online at https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html#consumers and in PDF flyers in English by CLICKING HERE and in Spanish by CLICKING HERE.
- Sprint will follow the FCC agreement and will provide unlimited data to existing customers, and starting March 17th will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra cost. For more information, please visit https://www.sprint.com/en/landings/covid-19.html.
- T-Mobile has removed smartphone data caps for all customers for the next 60 days, added 20GB hotspot/tethering service for customers for the next 60 days, and $15/month plans to low income families. For more information, visit: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/tmobile-connect-launch or view their informational PDF document by CLICKING HERE.
Verizon has no special offers but is following the FCC agreement. For more information, visit: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/covid-19-faqs.