Connectivity/Internet Access

Internet Access Options

Comcast (Xfinity) is offering 60 days free and increased speeds for new family who join the Internet Essentials program, an internet access program for low income families (normally $9.95 a month). Xfinity has also promised to keep WiFI hotspots open.

Charter Communications announced on March 13, 2020 they will offer free Spectrum broadband and WiFi access to homes with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a subscription for 60 days. Installation fees will also be waived for these households. Enroll by calling 844-488-8395.

AT&T announced on March 20th it would not cancel service and would waive late fees for any wireless, home phone, broadband residential or small business customer experiencing hardships because of the coronavirus pandemic and can't pay their bills. Qualifying low income households can apply for $10 a month internet access through the Access from AT&T program. Fixed Wireless Internet and Wireline customers can use unlimited internet data. AT&T will also keep public WiFi hotspots open.

Other Options

If you are unable to get Internet service in your home for whatever reason, you can also use your phone as a hotspot. Follow the links below to learn how to turn your iPhone or Android phone into a wifi hotspot.