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Opportunities for students and faculty to access Internet and WIFI for free or reduced cost as a response to COVID-19.
Comcast
- Offering free access to their WiFi Hotspots to everyone (even if not Comcast customers)
- Here is a link to find local, free wifi hotspots: http://wifi.xfinity.com/
- Internet Essentials
- 60 days of free Internet to income-qualified people
- Increasing internet speeds at no cost to Internet Essentials customers
- Offers low cost laptop and desktop computers for purchase – $149+tax
AT&T
- Offering free access to their WiFi Hotspots to everyone (even if not AT&T customers)
Comcast, T-Mobile & AT&T support for existing customers:
Comcast
- We are pausing our data plans for 60 days giving all customers Unlimited data for no additional charge.
- We will not disconnect a customer’s internet service or assess late fees if they contact us and let us know that they can’t pay their bills during this period.
T-Mobile & Metro by T-Mobile
- ALL current T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers who have plans with data will have unlimited smartphone data for the next 60 days (excluding roaming).
- Providing T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers an additional 20GB of mobile hotspot / tethering service for the next 60 days – coming soon.
AT&T
- All AT&T consumer home internet wireline customers, as well as Fixed Wireless Internet, can use unlimited internet data.
- Waiving data overage fees and late fees for all customers for 60 days
- The company is promising not to terminate the service of any customer over the next 60 days.
Verizon
- Waiving late fees
- Will not terminate service over the next 60 days
Low Cost Computers
The direct link to signup from Comcast. https://www.internetessentials.com/learning
- Choice of Windows Laptop (12″) or Windows Desktop (17″ monitor). Search for “specifications” and you can see more details on their Internet Essentials: Get Help pages. Looks like computers are refurbished and various makes/modes but cost $149 plus taxes.
How do I order a low-cost computer for $149.99 plus tax?
- To order a low-cost laptop or desktop computer, call our vendor partner, CDI, at (1-888-710-4156), or you can order online here. You do not need a discount code when buying a computer for $149.99 plus tax.
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Last Updated October 21, 2020