AT&T:
From Flyer:
25% discount applied to all lines (Account holder + family lines)
No going to store, we come to you
All photos/contacts/apps guaranteed to transfer to new phone
Approved forms of verification - recent pay stub, school ID badge, teaching certification, letter from school verifying employment
All plans come with Unlimited talk, text, data. (Hotspots are available)
$200 Visa Gift Card for each line brought to AT&T from any other carrier
Free iPhone or Samsung (Up to $1000 off)
Trade-In credit applied to account for all trade in phones
Keep your same phone number
Sales Rep is Daniel Stadler and his phone number is 318-218-4211
Review fine print in the flyer
T-Mobile:
From Flyer:
Switch and Save more than $900 with $10/month discount on premium UNLIMITED talk, text, and data
The flyer has comparisons of pricing between T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon
From our cellular testing, T-Mobile has good speeds in parts of Minden and also some areas around the Interstate. You will want to verify you are in an area with good coverage for T-Mobile and verify it is a good option for you
Review the fine print in the flyer
With the new school year approaching in Webster Parish, it is important that families prepare for different learning scenarios. One of the scenarios is online or virtual learning, whereby student education takes place over the internet. In order to prepare for this possibility, households should research options and consider purchasing high-speed internet service if it is available in your area. There are various Internet Service Providers(ISP) in Webster Parish. Each have their geographic areas that they cover and sometimes those overlap. When reaching out to an ISP or signing up for service, each provider should be able to inform you if they have coverage at your address. Some reduced-price and current offerings are listed under each ISP's section below. Any current offerings are subject to change so please reach out to each ISP to verify that the information listed below is still accurate. For families wanting to get a head start in preparing for the upcoming school year, consider getting connected today!
https://www.att.com/internet/access/
Access from AT&T provides low-cost internet service for eligible households.*
Free installation and in-home Wi-Fi®
No annual contract
No deposit
Internet service for $10/mo. or less based on the maximum speed available at your address up to 25Mbps.
Access from AT&T - COVID-19: Our Commitment
Now more than ever it’s important to have internet access to stay in touch with family, friends, work, and school. In response to the public health crisis, Access from AT&T is temporarily:
Expanding eligibility based on income* as well as households participating in National School Lunch and Head Start Programs
Waiving home internet data overage fees until 9/30/20. (Does not apply to DSL)
Effective July 10, AT&T expanded the AT&T Appreciation offer to include teachers and their families. New and existing AT&T customers that are Kindergarten through post-secondary teachers, professors, instructors, and their families can take advantage of this appreciation offer. The offer provides up to 25% savings on our best wireless plans.
Link for teachers to explore the Appreciation Program
or call
844-886-4258
https://www.alticeadvantageinternet.com/
Installation fee $20.00
Must have child enrolled with free and reduced lunch
844-358-3147
Solix is a 3rd party vendor for this service
Approval can take up to 7 days
Cannot have had service for 60 days.
or call
1-877-694-9474
Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on monthly telephone service purchased from participating providers in the marketplace. Subscribers can also purchase discounted broadband from participating providers. The discounts, which can be applied to stand-alone broadband, bundled voice-broadband packages - either fixed or mobile - and stand-alone voice service - help ensure that low-income consumers can afford 21st-century broadband and the access it provides to jobs, education and opportunities.
You can only use Lifeline for either phone or broadband, but not both.
More information about Lifeline can be found at the following links:
https://www.centurylink.com/aboutus/community/community-development/lifeline.html
Lifeline FAQ:
https://www.centurylink.com/asset/aboutus/downloads/community/lifeline/Applying_For_Lifeline_FAQ.pdf
Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program Information:
https://www.centurylink.com/home/help/home-phone/telephone-assistance-programs.html
https://www.centurylink.com/home/internet/
or call
866-541-3322
June 24, 2020 – Phoenix, AZ – NewWave Communications today announced it will extend through the end of the year many of its relief measures that were set to expire on June 30, 2020, to support customers and communities in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company will continue to make available its 15 Mbps residential internet plan for $10 per month for the first three months of service to help low income families and those most impacted from coronavirus challenges, such as seniors and college students through December 31, 2020.
NewWave is also extending access to free public WiFi hotspots across its footprint through the end of the year in order to keep individuals and communities connected during the crisis.
Other actions being taken by the company include:
Working with residential and small business internet and phone customers who have been harmed financially by the COVID-19 pandemic to keep them connected, including waiving late fees through July 31, 2020, and offering flexible payment plans;
Permanently boosting the majority of the company’s residential internet data plans by an additional 50 to 300 GB for free (based on plan) as of July 1, 2020; and
Partnering with communities, hospitals, medical centers and other essential institutions in addressing their unique broadband connection needs and challenges.
“As effects from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact our customers and communities, a fast and reliable internet connection is essential for staying in touch with family, friends, school and work,” said Julie Laulis, President and CEO. “We remain steadfast in standing by our company promise of keeping our customers and communities connected to what matters most during these difficult times.”
Customers can call 844-546-3278 for more information the COVID-19 offering.
https://www.newwavecom.com/internet
or call
1-844-546-3278
We are not aware of any deals at this time. Navigate to the link below to check availability and pricing.
https://www.earthlink.net/louisiana/
or call
866-383-3080
If the ISPs listed above do not have coverage in your area there are also satellite internet options that you could consider. If a quality high speed wireline internet option is available at your address, it should be considered before a satellite internet solution. Two of the more well known satellite ISPs are Viasat and HughesNet. At the following link is an in-depth comparison of both Viasat and HughesNet.
Viasat and HughesNet In-Depth Comparison Link
To view current HughesNet plans click here
or call
844-779-7942
To view current Viasat plans click here
or call
844-231-9329