How to find free internet services or low cost Internet access during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 03, 2020 at 05:00 pm by bryan


The COVID-19 outbreak is affecting educational institutions throughout the U.S., leaving students, faculty and staff to study and participate in classes remotely from home.

This leaves us relying on the internet more than ever to stay connected during this period of social distancing and isolation. To help make sure everyone at schools are staying connected while at home, below is a list of useful resources.

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Guide to Internet Service During Coronavirus Outbreak

Here are a few of the issues this resource addresses:

  • Can I get free internet during the coronavirus outbreak?
  • Will my internet speed be affected by the coronavirus outbreak?
  • How to test your internet speed if you connection seems slower than usual
  • If I'm working from home, how much internet speed do I need?
  • Will my internet data cap stay the same during the coronavirus outbreak?

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Are There Programs Available to Help Make Internet Service More Affordable?

What this resource addresses:

  • Internet providers are offering free services to low-income families and households with students

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Which Internet Service Providers Have Data Caps

Here are a few of the issues this resource addresses:

  • Internet providers who have temporarily waived data caps during the COVID-19 outbreak

View the full resource here.

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