Out-of-School Access & Internet Safety

For Parents/Guardians

COVID-19 Digital Access National Programs: Major Carriers continue to update their offerings that have historically supported the low cost programs through the FCC. Many of these offerings have been expanded to all students, however, these services may be just for new accounts.
Lifeline: Monthly discounts on landline or wireless phone
EveryoneOn: Free or $9.95 home internet service, discounted devices, & free computer & Internet courses
BroadBandNow can help discover providers in an area. (enter your zip code)
HighSpeedInternet.com provides a listing of current Major Carrier offerings
The FCC Lifeline Program provides low cost internet to those who can demonstrate they are using a federal assistance program.
AllConnect.com outlines how to take advantage of the Lifeline Program and what you would need to provide to demonstrate need.
Comcast Internet Essentials: affordable, high speed internet at home.

Broadband for economically disadvantaged students (Kajeet)
Distance Learning Bundle - Internet Access to Keep Students Learning off Campus (Kajeet)
Mobile Beacon: providing low cost, mobile, high speed internet access to school and libraries.
Sprint 1Million Project: Free home Internet access, devices, & hotspots for high school students
Reduced-cost wireless mobile internet service & products, including tablets, hotspots, & smartphones from T-Mobile: contact Donna Monahan (508-505-1375))
First Book Marketplace: Open eBook app for Title I or Title I eligible schools or programs/libraries that serves at least 70% of children from in-need families

Last Updated: June 1, 2020