Altice (formerly Cablevision) offers a free internet product for students with no internet access at home. Installation charges are also waived. The relationship is directly between parent/guardian and Altice so the school districts and BOCES are not involved except to provide information. Parents call 1-866-200-9522 to enroll

· When a parent calls in, they can say they are calling about the offer for free internet service.

· No documentation is required – just self-identification that they have a K-12 or college student in the household and do not currently have internet access at home.

Through the prompts, they will need to select new customer, new service, new Internet.

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If you are interested in pursuing this option please contact your guidance counselor or Social Worker. You will need to provide the serial number and/or OSD Tag number located on the bottom of the Chromebook or on the back of the iPad loaned to you by the school. Uploads are provided to BOCES weekly on Friday and access is usually available by the following Monday.

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AT&T has expanded their low-cost option for home internet service, the Access from AT&T program. In addition to those previously qualifying as limited income households for $10 per month service, now households participating in the National School Lunch Program and Head Start are eligible. They are also offering new Access from AT&T customers two months of free service.