Low Cost Internet Providers - High Speed Internet for Low Income

AT&T

AT&T is offering low-cost wireline home Internet service to qualifying households with at least one resident who participates in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). California households with at least one resident who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are also eligible for this offer under the same Access requirements that apply to SNAP participants.

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In response to the public health crisis, AT&T is temporarily offering two months of free service to new customers who order low income internet by April 30, 2020.

AT&T Low Cost Internet Service Plans

Includes free installation, free in home Wi-Fi and a data allowance of 150GB or 1TB. $10 charge for each additional 50GB.

• 10 Mbps Internet, for $10 per month
• 5 Mbps Internet, for $10 per month
• 3 Mbps Internet, for $5 per month
• 1.5 Mbps Internet, for $5 per month
• 768 Kbps Internet, for $5 per month

Qualification

There are four programs that determine eligibility for the Access from AT&T program. You'll find more details in the “Frequently Asked Questions” below. Please note that you'll need to provide the necessary documents when applying.

•  Supplemental Nutritional Access Program (SNAP)

•  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for California residents only

•  Income (Temporary) *

•  National School Lunch and Head Start Programs (Temporary)

How to Apply

Submit Your Application Online at https://www.att.com/internet/access. They will review your completed application and let you know through text message, email or regular mail if you are approved.   If you are approved, you could have a home Internet connection in five to seven business days.

Comcast

Internet Essentials from Comcast offers low-cost Internet service, discounted computer equipment and free digital literacy training to families with at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program. You may also qualify if you receive HUD housing assistance. Must receive HUD housing assistance such as Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8 Vouchers) or Multifamily Vouchers (Project-Based Section 8).

Click here to check Comcast Internet service availability in your area

In response to COVID-19 emergency, Comcast is offering two months of free service to new customers, which is available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month. Apply by April 30, 2020.

Comcast Low Cost Internet Service Plans

• 10 Mbps Internet, for $9.95 per month
• Option to purchase a computer for just $149.99
• Access to free Internet training online, in print and in person
• A wireless gateway, delivering in-home WiFi at no additional cost

Qualification

You may qualify for Internet Essentials if you:

• Are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI and others.
• Live in an area where Comcast Internet service is available.
• Are not an existing Xfinity Internet customer and have not subscribed to Comcast Internet within the last 90 days.
• Have no outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than one year old. Families with outstanding debt that's more than one year old may still be eligible. *

How to Apply

Submit Your Application Online at apply.internetessentials.com. They will review your completed application and let you know through text message, email or regular mail if you are approved.   If you are approved, you could have a home Internet connection in five to seven business days.

Charter

Spectrum Internet Assist from Charter offers high speed Internet at an affordable price to qualified households. To qualify for Spectrum Internet Assist, a member of the household must be a recipient of one of the following programs:

• The National School Lunch Program (NSLP); free or reduced cost lunch
• The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ( >= age 65 only)

In response to COVID-19, Charter is offering free broadband Internet and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students.

Charter Low Cost Internet Service Plans

• 30 Mbps Internet with no data caps
• Internet modem included
• No contracts required
• Add in-home WiFi for $5 more per month

How to Apply

Submit Your Application Online at https://www.spectrum.net/support/forms/spectrum_internet_assist . They will review your completed application and let you know through text message, email or regular mail if you are approved.   If you are approved, you could have a home Internet connection in five to seven business days.

Cox

Cox's Connect2Compete program is open to families with K-12 children who qualify for free or reduced school lunch through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

In response to COVID-19, Cox is offering first two months free of Connect2Compete service.

Cox Low Cost Internet Service Plans

• 10 Mbps Internet, for $9.95 per month
• No modem rental fees
• No installation fees

Mediacom

Mediacom offers low cost Internet service to families with K-12 children receiving free or reduced-price school lunch through the National School Lunch Program.

Mediacom Low Cost Internet Service Plans

• 1.5 Mbps Internet, for $9.95 per month
• Price guaranteed for 2 years
• No deposit required
• No contract

Midco

Midco’s Lifeline assistance program offers affordable home phone or internet access to low-income households. Lifeline is a federal program available to qualifying new and current customers who meet income guidelines.

Midco Low Cost Internet Service Plans

• 25 Mbps Internet, for $5.70 per month
• 3 Mbps Upload
• Enjoy a reduced monthly rate for reliable, digital home phone service.

CenturyLink

Lifeline services from CenturyLink is a government assistance program to get either voice or broadband services at affordable monthly price. CenturyLink also offers Internet Basics, a low-income assistance program for high-speed Internet service.

CenturyLink Low Cost Internet Service Plans

• 10 Mbps Internet, for $9.95 per month
• Norton Antivirus Online
• No modem rental fees for 1 year!

Q Link Wireless

Q Link Wireless offers free cell phones and Lifeline service to eligible Americans who are currently enrolled in a government benefit program or meet certain income criteria for their state. You may qualify if you participate in Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veteran's Pension and Survivors Pension Program or Section 8.

Q Link Wireless Low Cost Smartphone Service Plans

• Company provides free cell phones with free monthly minutes to tens of millions low-income Americans.
• Customers choose from various free monthly minute plans.
• Cell phone service includes nationwide coverage and the ability to call nationally or internationally.
• Subscribers enjoy no monthly bills, no fees, no credit checks, no surcharges and no contracts.
• Company also offers affordable prepaid wireless cell phone service, for Lifeline and non-Lifeline subscribers.