Free Internet Opportunities
FWISD Free Internet Opportunities
Hotspots -- NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
1 Million hotspots program has been discontinued. T-Mobile hotspots used by the middles schools stopped being available late last year. If a new program is initiated, we will post here and on the main school page as soon as something becomes available.
FWISD-LTE Internet
We are excited to inform you that as part of our ongoing efforts to support learning outside of regular school hours, Fort Worth ISD-Technology is offering home internet access to eligible families. The program eligibility was determined as follows:
the family indicated on the FWISD Enrollment Registration that they do not have internet access at home or that it is not adequate for students to complete school work;
the home address is within the viable signal range of a FWISD-LTE radio antenna;
the student is taking the FWISD issued MacBook or iPad home daily.
Our Mission is “preparing ALL students for success in college, career, and community leadership.” To support our students, Fort Worth ISD provides access to the FWISD student network for internet connectivity at home. This resource is called the FWISD-LTE Home Internet Program. Transmission towers and rooftop antennas have been installed at 24 schools. The coverage area includes homes East of Interstate-35W and homes in the Rosemont and Northside neighborhoods. Many homes of Fort Worth ISD students that are within a half-mile of the listed schools will be able to access the FWISD-LTE network.
If you are interested in participating in this program, complete the FWISD-LTE Program Agreement Form and return it to your school Assistant Principal. A router will be issued to your child to take home. Instructions for setup and use will be provided. The FWISD-LTE Home Internet Program only provides internet access for Fort Worth ISD MacBooks and iPads issued to students. Other home devices will not be able to connect to the router. If you have any questions, contact your school Assistant Principal for program details.
Affordable Connectivity Program: Federal Communications Commission
Which internet providers are participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program?
Various internet providers, including those offering landline and wireless services, will participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program. Depending on where you live, you may have a choice of providers. Check with the internet service providers in your area to learn about their plans for program participation. You can find participating providers in your area using the Companies Near Me Tool. You can search internet service providers by city, state/territory, or zip code.Triba
Who is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers), Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/202/811, Public Housing, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline;
Participates in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools. (All FWISD schools fall into this category.)
Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations; or
Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program.
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City of Fort Worth: Neighborhood Wifi
North Side Neighborhood Map
The City of Fort Worth is now providing free public Wi-Fi access to underserved neighborhoods. CFW Neighborhood Wi-Fi is a free service available in five neighborhoods and will help people work virtually, provide resources for students at home, allow for virtual doctor’s appointments, assist with job searches, and applying for assistance and benefits. CFW Neighborhood Wi-Fi availability builds upon the free Wi-Fi connectivity that is currently available at local libraries and community centers, CFW Guest Wi-Fi.
Don't live in North Side? Just visit us for GSPOC? Here is a complete list : Ash Crescent, Como, and Rosemont.
Questions?
For more information, please visit fortworthtexas.gov/neighborhood-wifi or call 817-392-1234.
