Premont ISD
Technology Department
Tech Help
Parents - if you have any technology issues you may call Donita Powell @ 361-522-3004.
Premont ISD has a limited number of wifi hotspots. Please fill out the attached form if you currently do not have internet access in your home. Other methods of acquiring WiFi in your home are listed below.
*all students grades 3-12 have Google Accounts.
Username is their first initial last name and last 2 digits of their lunch id.
Example - jstudent32@premontisd.com
If you have an issue with your chromebook, please click on the link.
Using Google Classroom for the first time
Sign in for the first time
Go to classroom.google.com and click Go to Classroom.
Enter your username and click Next.
Enter your password and click Next.
If there is a welcome message, read it and click Accept.
If you're using a G Suite for Education account, click I'm A Student or I'm A Teacher. ...
Click Get Started.
INTERNET / WiFi Options - the district has a limited number of WiFi Hotpots available for checkout. We have ordered additional devices and we are waiting for them to arrive.
Connecting the Kajeet Hotspot to your device - Verizon (Black Jet Pack) - AT&T (White)
Below is a variety of information that I have received from various providers that service the Premont Area. Also, cellular carriers are offering increased data and other offers. Call your cell phone provider and check if your phone can be used as a WiFi Hotspot. I
VTX Linda Rae Garza - 956-642-1312
Internet Offers
Spectrum is offering 2 months of free internet to
https://www.spectrum.net/support/internet/coronavirus-covid-19-educational-internet-offer
Spectrum Internet Assist - for eligible low income households.
https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html
OnStar - your car can be a hotspot. Call OnStar they are offering 6 gbs of Data or 3 months free whichever comes first. You can get unlimited internet for $25 a month.
GTEK - I received this information from them via Email.
Gtek Communications has been around since 2003 and we are internet, phone, and security company owned in Portland, TX. We strive to provide the best customer service. We are the highest internet provider in South Texas. We thought we would share our plans, services, service agreements to you, if you never want to sign up with us!
Plans:
Steel $44.95/month Up To 6MBPS Download Speed Up To 3MBPS upload Speed
Bronze $64.95/month Up To 10MBPS Download Speed Up To 3MBPS Upload Speed
Silver $84.95/month Up To 15MBPS Download Speed Up To 4MBPS Upload Speed
Gold $104.95/month Up To 20MBPS Download Speed Up To 5MPBS Upload Speed
Platinum $124.95/month Up To 25MBPS Download Speed Up To 6MBPS Upload Speed
Internet Service Agreements and Installation Fees:
1 Year Service Agreement: 150.00 Fee
2 Year Service Agreement: 75.00 Fee*
*(Installation could be waived if you have kiddos working from home during this CO-VID 19 pandemic)
Please give us a call back at 361-777-1400 to see about setting up services or for any other questions!
Technology Work Orders - Please click on the link to complete a technology work order.
Donita Powell - District Technology Director (361) 348-3915 ext. 2005
Juan Vargas - District Computer Technician