Internet Access Options

In this digital age, we can be connected more than ever, but not all students have technology or decent internet. Below are some companies stepping up to assist with the internet/data part.

 

Internet Access

Charter/Spectrum
Starting on March 16, Charter began offering free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription. Installation fees will also be waived. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395. (Note: Spectrum is only available in specific Mississippi cities: Carriere, Holly Springs, Picayune, Poplarville, and Southaven.)

 

Comcast

Low-income families who are new customers and live in a Comcast service area may sign up for 60 days of complimentary Internet Essentials Links to an external site. service, which is normally available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month. 

Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free, including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers.

 

AT&T /Cricket

All AT&T consumer home internet wireline and fixed wireless internet customers can use unlimited data. AT&T also offers Internet service to qualifying low-income households for $10.00/month through Access from AT&T. Links to an external site.

 

Cricket Wireless is adding 10GB of mobile hotspot data to all plans at no extra cost.

 

Unlimited Data Offers

Comcast and AT&T both announced they would waive data caps and keep public Wi-Fi hotspots open for all. To locate the nearest Xfinitiy Wi-Fi hotspots, enter an address on the Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspot map Links to an external site.. For AT&T, use the AT&T Smart Wi-Fi app to find and save hotspots. 

T-Mobile Links to an external site. also stated it will upgrade all current customers to "unlimited smartphone data for the next 60 days (excluding roaming)." This applies to any T-Mobile plan or Metro by T-Mobile prepaid plan that has a monthly data cap. Additionally, T-Mobile said it is giving all customers "an additional 20 GB of mobile hotspot/tethering service for the next 60 days." 

Sprint Links to an external site., which is being acquired by T-Mobile, is taking identical steps.