Just Wednesday, Google announced that it was partnering with HUD to bring super fast fiber Internet to nine low-income housing properties in Kansas City, reaching 1,300 families. Google said it would eventually expand the program out to other cities where it deploys fiber. A report releas...
TheAT&TAccess program offers basic internet service for low-income families. With speeds up to 100 Mbps for $30 per month, it’s a viable way to stay connected for basic web browsing. Access is available for families approvedfor certain government assistance programs or who meet income eligibili...
Congressional lawmakers are calling on internet service providers to participate in a new federal program that discounts internet service for low-income families. The $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, approved in December, will offer a $50-a-month discount to eligible hou...
Families that meet income or government assistance requirements may qualify for discounted or low-cost internet. If your household makes less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level (for example, $55,500/year for a family of four, $27,180/year for an individual) or you qualify...
There aren’t any free internet services specifically designed for seniors, but there are some ways to receive substantial discounts on your internet service. Lifeline,a program offered by the FCC, offers a discount of up to $9.25 a month on internet service for low-income individuals. If you...
One of the cheapest ways to get internet service is through permanent government programs available for low-income families, as well as for seniors and students. To find out what low-cost internet programs are available at your address, check out our low-income state-by-state internet guide. ...
One Economy Corporation will head the project for the company. AT&T Pioneers, a volunteer organization comprising current employees and retirees, will offer one-on-one technology instruction to many of the families who receive the equipment and service.Wallace...
As the world continues to get more and more digitized, the importance of having access to the internet has never been greater. The Internet has become essential for communication, education, and even healthcare. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to the internet, and low-income families are...
One of the most affordable plans in our rating is $9.95 per month with download speeds of up to 50 megabits per second (Mbps), but you have to be eligible for the plan through the Federal Communications Commission’sAffordable Connectivity Program. The program assists low-income families strug...
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)was created to provide eligible households with a discount on their internet service, making it more affordable for low-income families. This program offers a discount of up to $30 per month towards internet service and up to $75 per month for households...