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How to Get Free or Discounted Wifi For Students of Rochester
Providing students with laptops can address the technology barrier in schools. In the United States, half of the teachers provide a device to each student. However, 17% of students report having difficulty completing assignments due to a lack of reliable internet access, regardless of whether they have a computer. Below are a few ways you can access free Wi-Fi and find lower-price plans for low-income families and students.
Mobile hotspots
Wi-Fi from your phone allows you to share data or most Cell Phone plans have free hotspot locations all over to connect to publicly for free. Contact your provider for more details.
Human I-T
Human I-T has partnered with Frontier Communications and its Affordable Broadband program. To close the digital divide, Human I-T uses donated technology instead of recycling electronics. Plans start at $14.99 again you must have a low income, and be on Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, TA, Social Security, or any other government funding.
School Programs
Rochester Schools Are Providing Free AT&T hotspots with 50 gigs of data and new chrome books. Sign up Here. Contact School Board Here for New Programs
Free Phones and Tablets
If you qualify or are already on a government-funded program, you can get a free phone with
Assurance Wireless - Unlimited Text and Talk, 35 G Data, 10 G Hot Spot, and Free Smart Phone
Safe Link Unlimited Text and Talk, 25 G Data, 5 G Hot Spot,
Air Talk- Unlimited Talk and Text, Free Phone 15 G of data or upgrade to 25 G of Data for $1 a month
T-Mobile Discounted Plans $30 off a Month Starting as little as $10 a month for
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Public Internet Use
Free places with Wi-Fi such as libraries, restaurants, hotspots, coffee shops, some schools, and some public busses, etc
EveryoneOn
EveryoneOn is a nonprofit like Supply My Wifi as they help connect low-income families with affordable internet options and FREE digital skills training
Instabridge
Where locals share their passwords so people can use their Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Finders and Maps
Lifeline
Lifeline provides a $9.25 a month discount on either your phone or internet costs for families with low income or receive social service benefits such as food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, etc. You can apply through the National Verifier application system.
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Tips on Making Your Wi-Fi Stronger
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Resources
How to Get Free or Discounted Wifi
Charter Communications. (2020, March 13). Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60-Days For New K-12 and College Student Households and More. Charter Communications. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter-to-offer-free-access-to-spectrum-broadband-and-wifi-for-60-days-for-new-k12-and-college-student-households-and-more
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NYC Mayors Ofice. (2020, March 13). List of Providers Offering Free Wi-Fi or Special Accommodations for 60 Days. NYC.gov. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.nyc.gov/site/mopd/resources/list-of-providers-offering-free-wifi.page
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T-Mobile. (n.d.). Affordable Connectivity Program. T-Mobile. Retrieved March 10, 2023, from https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/affordable-connectivity-program
Reviews.com Staff, Lifeline, everyoneon.org/, & https://www.human-i-t.org/. (2021, July 29). Internet options for students on low income. ZDNET. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/internet-options-for-students-on-low-income/
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Tips on Making Your Wi-Fi Stronger
Microsoft. (n.d.). 10 tips to help improve your wireless network. Microsoft Support. Retrieved March 9th, 2023, from https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/10-tips-to-help-improve-your-wireless-network-d28bf4e4-cf8c-e66f-efab-4b098459f298
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How much Data Are Your Apps Using?
statisics.com. (n.d.). Mobile app usage Infographics. Statista. Retrieved March 9, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/chartoftheday/Mobile%20App%20Usage/
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Hutchinson, A. (2018, July 18). How Much Data are You Using - and How Can You Use Less? [Infographic]. Social Media Today. Retrieved March 9, 2023, from https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/how-much-data-are-you-using-and-how-can-you-use-less-infographic/528013/